Orient Express (1112507) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Orient Express (1112507): Where and How to Use It

A deep red from Dulux, Orient Express (1112507) 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 Orient Express

• Feature and accent walls: one wall in a bold shade gives a room a strong focal point.
• Powder rooms and cloakrooms: compact, occasional-use rooms are the safest place to go dark.
• Home theatres and TV rooms: deep colours cut screen glare and make the space feel immersive.
• The wall behind a bed: a deep shade on the headboard wall gives a calm, hotel-like feel.

What Goes With Orient Express

For a whole-home look, use Orient Express as a feature against paler walls and bring in:

• Warm white and cream - to give the eye somewhere to rest.
• Soft grey - for a calm, modern pairing.
• Brass or blush - to soften or lift the tone.

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

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Orient Express 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.

Before You Start

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as red shifts with the light in a room. Deep colours read best with two coats over a tinted basecoat.