REDS

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever

#3B1F23

RGB 59, 31, 35 · HSL 351°, 31%, 18% · CMYK 0, 47, 41, 77

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever is #3B1F23 in HEX — rgb(59, 31, 35), hsl(351°, 31%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 41%, 77%).

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 31%, 18%. 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#3B1F23

RGB59, 31, 35

HSL351°, 31%, 18%

HSV351°, 47%, 23%

CMYK0, 47, 41, 77

Decimal3874595

CSS RGBrgb(59, 31, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 31%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 3.3 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Red SW2801

ΔE 6.7 · #4B2929

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

ΔE 7.9 · #4A2F37

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 8.4 · #392A31

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.4 · #392A27

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 9.8 · #392434

Dulux

Cumberland Red S03B9

ΔE 9.9 · #513331

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 11.4 · #473633

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 12.1 · #563940

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 12.1 · #3F343A

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 13.1 · #493843

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 13.6 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.1 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 15.3 · #604046

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.5 · #312F24

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 16.6 · #3B3A3A

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

#3B1F23

#203C38

Analogous

#3C2032

#3B1F23

#3C2A20

Triadic

#3B1F23

#243C20

#20243C

Split-Complementary

#3B1F23

#203C2A

#20323C

Tetradic

#3B1F23

#323C20

#203C38

#2A203C

Monochromatic

#11090A

#3B1F23

#6E3A42

#A05460

Rectangle

#3B1F23

#3C3820

#203C38

#20243C

Compound

#3B1F23

#3C2A20

#203C38

#20323C

Variations

Lighter

#733D45

#A3606A

#C6A6AB

Darker

#31191C

#221113

#14090B

Saturation

#322A2B

#3C2024

#4C1019

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

14.93:1

AAA

vs Black

1.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B1F23

#2D2B22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B1F23

#252523

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B1F23

#3A2022

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever 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

#6C4435

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B1F23

Daylight 5500K

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

#59495A

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.

#223A36

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: #3B1F23;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B1F23;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-balaclavas-are-forever: #3B1F23;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-balaclavas-are-forever': '#3B1F23' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B1F23] text-[#3B1F23]

SCSS

$warm-balaclavas-are-forever: #3B1F23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B1F23?

#3B1F23 is Warm Balaclavas Are Forever, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #3B1F23 warm or cool?

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Warm Balaclavas Are Forever?

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Warm Balaclavas Are Forever?

Warm Balaclavas Are Forever 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 Warm Balaclavas Are Forever?

You can download Warm Balaclavas Are Forever 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 Warm Balaclavas Are Forever?

The hex code is #3B1F23. In RGB it's 59, 31, 35, and in HSL it's 351°, 31%, 18%.

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