Sorrel (1111494) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Sorrel (1111494): Where and How to Use It

A mellow warm neutral from Dulux, Sorrel (1111494) is a flexible mid-tone that works on full walls or a single feature. With its warm undertone, it looks most natural alongside warm whites and natural timber.

Rooms That Suit Sorrel

• Living rooms: a mid-tone adds warmth and personality without taking over.
• Whole-home walls and hallways: a warm neutral flows well between rooms and feels welcoming.
• Bedrooms: enough colour to feel cosy, still calm enough to relax in.
• Dining rooms: a grounded tone makes meals feel warm and settled.

Building a Palette With Sorrel

Planning colours across the home? Treat Sorrel as a flexible base or a feature and add:

• Muted green or blue - for a gentle colour lift.
• Natural oak and linen - to add warmth and texture.
• Deeper taupe or brown - as a grounding accent.

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

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Sorrel richens under warm light and sun, and settles to an even tone in cooler, north light.

Best finish: A matt finish looks smooth and modern in living rooms and bedrooms; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.

Worth Knowing

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as warm neutral shifts with the light in a room. Over a tinted primer, a mid-tone builds to full colour in two coats.