Desert Train (1111188) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Your Guide to Desert Train (1111188)

A bold golden from Dulux, Desert Train (1111188) is a deep tone that's best saved for a feature wall rather than the whole room. With its warm undertone, it looks most natural alongside warm whites and natural timber.

Rooms That Suit Desert Train

• Feature and accent walls: one wall in a bold shade gives a room a strong focal point.
• Dining and living rooms: gold adds a warm, rich glow to spaces made for gathering.
• Reading rooms and studies: a darker wrap makes these rooms feel snug and easy to focus in.
• Powder rooms and cloakrooms: compact, occasional-use rooms are the safest place to go dark.

Building a Palette With Desert Train

Planning colours across the home? Treat Desert Train as a feature against paler walls and add:

• Cream and off-white - to keep the warmth soft.
• Navy or forest green - for a rich contrast.
• Deep brown or walnut - to ground the glow.

Threading one pairing from space to space keeps everything looking deliberate.

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Desert Train shows its depth in good light but can flatten in a dim room, so keep it where light is strong.

Best finish: A flat matt finish shows it at its richest and suits feature walls; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens and bathrooms.

Worth Knowing

Brush a tester onto your own walls first - golden can look different at noon and by lamplight. Deep colours read best with two coats over a tinted basecoat.