REDS

Dark Danger

#2F1212

RGB 47, 18, 18 · HSL 0°, 45%, 13% · CMYK 0, 62, 62, 82

Dark Danger is #2F1212 in HEX — rgb(47, 18, 18), hsl(0°, 45%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 62%, 82%).

Dark Danger pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 45%, 13%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#2F1212

RGB47, 18, 18

HSL0°, 45%, 13%

HSV0°, 62%, 18%

CMYK0, 62, 62, 82

Decimal3084818

CSS RGBrgb(47, 18, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 45%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 7.2 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 9.9 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.5 · #392A27

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 14 · #3D2E2C

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

ΔE 14.8 · #4A2F37

Dulux

Cumberland Red S03B9

ΔE 15.2 · #513331

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 15.2 · #392434

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 16.7 · #473633

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 16.9 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 18.4 · #473933

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 18.8 · #563940

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 18.9 · #312F24

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 20 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 20.3 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 21.7 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 21.7 · #3B3A3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2F1212

#123030

Analogous

#301221

#2F1212

#302112

Triadic

#2F1212

#123012

#121230

Split-Complementary

#2F1212

#123021

#122130

Tetradic

#2F1212

#213012

#123030

#211230

Monochromatic

#120707

#2F1212

#682727

#9F3C3C

Rectangle

#2F1212

#303012

#123030

#121230

Compound

#2F1212

#302112

#123030

#122130

Variations

Lighter

#702B2B

#A94B4B

#CA9999

Darker

#270E0E

#1B0909

#100505

Saturation

#261D1D

#301212

#390909

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

17.27:1

AAA

vs Black

1.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F1212

#221F11

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F1212

#191912

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F1212

#2E1315

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Danger carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#633A29

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#2F1212

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#503F4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1C3F3F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #2F1212;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F1212;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-danger: #2F1212;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-danger': '#2F1212' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F1212] text-[#2F1212]

SCSS

$dark-danger: #2F1212;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F1212?

#2F1212 is Dark Danger, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #2F1212 warm or cool?

Dark Danger reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Danger?

Dark Danger works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dark Danger?

Dark Danger pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Danger?

You can download Dark Danger on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dark Danger?

The hex code is #2F1212. In RGB it's 47, 18, 18, and in HSL it's 0°, 45%, 13%.

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