REDS

Bruised Plum

#3B1921

RGB 59, 25, 33 · HSL 346°, 40%, 16% · CMYK 0, 58, 44, 77

Bruised Plum is #3B1921 in HEX — rgb(59, 25, 33), hsl(346°, 40%, 16%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 44%, 77%).

Bruised Plum pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 40%, 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#3B1921

RGB59, 25, 33

HSL346°, 40%, 16%

HSV346°, 58%, 23%

CMYK0, 58, 44, 77

Decimal3873057

CSS RGBrgb(59, 25, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 40%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 6.8 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Red SW2801

ΔE 8.5 · #4B2929

Behr

Tawny Port S-G-730

ΔE 9.7 · #522E36

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 10.4 · #392434

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 10.8 · #452A3B

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 11.4 · #392A31

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.5 · #392A27

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 14.1 · #593843

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 14.1 · #563940

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 15.1 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 15.1 · #5D3B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 15.3 · #523A46

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.8 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 17.1 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 17.9 · #593C50

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 19.1 · #67272A

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

#3B1921

#183932

Analogous

#391830

#3B1921

#392118

Triadic

#3B1921

#203918

#182039

Split-Complementary

#3B1921

#183921

#183039

Tetradic

#3B1921

#303918

#183932

#211839

Monochromatic

#12080A

#3B1921

#6F2F3E

#A4465C

Rectangle

#3B1921

#393218

#183932

#182039

Compound

#3B1921

#392118

#183932

#183039

Variations

Lighter

#753242

#A95368

#C99FA9

Darker

#2E1319

#200D11

#13070A

Saturation

#2E2426

#391820

#450C1A

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

15.59:1

AAA

vs Black

1.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B1921

#2A2920

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B1921

#212120

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B1921

#3A1B1D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bruised Plum 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

#6C3F34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B1921

Daylight 5500K

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

#594458

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#1E3E36

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: #3B1921;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B1921;

CSS Variable

--color-bruised-plum: #3B1921;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bruised-plum': '#3B1921' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B1921] text-[#3B1921]

SCSS

$bruised-plum: #3B1921;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B1921?

#3B1921 is Bruised Plum, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #3B1921 warm or cool?

Bruised Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bruised Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Bruised Plum?

Bruised Plum 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 Bruised Plum?

You can download Bruised Plum 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 Bruised Plum?

The hex code is #3B1921. In RGB it's 59, 25, 33, and in HSL it's 346°, 40%, 16%.

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