REDS

Black Kite

#351E1C

RGB 53, 30, 28 · HSL 5°, 31%, 16% · CMYK 0, 43, 47, 79

Black Kite is #351E1C in HEX — rgb(53, 30, 28), hsl(5°, 31%, 16%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 47%, 79%).

Black Kite pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 31%, 16%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#351E1C

RGB53, 30, 28

HSL5°, 31%, 16%

HSV5°, 47%, 21%

CMYK0, 43, 47, 79

Decimal3481116

CSS RGBrgb(53, 30, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 31%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 3 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 5.8 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 6.5 · #392A27

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 8 · #3D2E2C

Dulux

Deep Leather S05C9

ΔE 9.5 · #41322F

Behr

Spiceberry S-G-780

ΔE 10.1 · #493433

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 10.5 · #372F2E

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 10.9 · #473633

Vista Paint

Wrightsford K-1168

ΔE 11.7 · #463730

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 12.5 · #473933

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 13.4 · #312F24

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 14.6 · #493C3F

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 15 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 15.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 15.9 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 17.2 · #4F443F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#351E1C

#1C3335

Analogous

#351C27

#351E1C

#352B1C

Triadic

#351E1C

#1C351E

#1E1C35

Split-Complementary

#351E1C

#1C352B

#1C2735

Tetradic

#351E1C

#27351C

#1C3335

#2B1C35

Monochromatic

#110909

#351E1C

#683B37

#9A5751

Rectangle

#351E1C

#33351C

#1C3335

#1E1C35

Compound

#351E1C

#352B1C

#1C3335

#1C2735

Variations

Lighter

#6E3E3A

#A0635D

#C4A6A4

Darker

#2B1816

#1E100F

#120908

Saturation

#2D2625

#351E1C

#44130E

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

15.51:1

AAA

vs Black

1.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#351E1C

#2A271C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#351E1C

#23231C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#351E1C

#351E20

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Black Kite 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

#674330

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#351E1C

Daylight 5500K

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

#544854

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#22383A

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: #351E1C;

CSS — background

background-color: #351E1C;

CSS Variable

--color-black-kite: #351E1C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-kite': '#351E1C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#351E1C] text-[#351E1C]

SCSS

$black-kite: #351E1C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #351E1C?

#351E1C is Black Kite, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #351E1C warm or cool?

Black Kite reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Kite?

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

What colors pair well with Black Kite?

Black Kite 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 Black Kite?

You can download Black Kite 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 Black Kite?

The hex code is #351E1C. In RGB it's 53, 30, 28, and in HSL it's 5°, 31%, 16%.

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