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Rock Candy 1

Dulux

The Analysis

Rock Candy 1 is a deep, saturated berry-pink that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Because of its low LRV of 17.81, it will make a room feel cozy and enclosed rather than expansive or airy.

Due to its intensity, this colour works best as a deliberate accent or in a room where you want a dramatic, 'jewel-box' effect. It is too heavy for a main wall colour in small, low-light spaces unless you are intentionally aiming for a moody, saturated aesthetic.

LRV 18

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, playful choice that avoids traditional period-home palettes. It feels fresh and contemporary, stepping away from safe neutrals in favor of high-impact personality.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyRed

How to Use It

Pair this with brushed brass for a luxury look or matte black hardware to ground the vibrancy. It works exceptionally well in powder rooms, reading nooks, or as a statement wall behind a velvet sofa.

The Mood

This shade is high-energy and bold, making it an excellent choice for spaces where you want to feel stimulated rather than relaxed. It isn’t a neutral, so expect it to dominate the mood of the room throughout the day.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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  • Hot Pink

    Behr · 100B-7

  • Beauty Queen

    Behr · P120-5

  • Exuberant Pink

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6840

  • Very Berry

    Valspar · 1002-1A

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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