REDS

Temptress

#3C2126

RGB 60, 33, 38 · HSL 349°, 29%, 18% · CMYK 0, 45, 37, 76

Temptress is #3C2126 in HEX — rgb(60, 33, 38), hsl(349°, 29%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 37%, 76%).

Temptress pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 29%, 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#3C2126

RGB60, 33, 38

HSL349°, 29%, 18%

HSV349°, 45%, 24%

CMYK0, 45, 37, 76

Decimal3940646

CSS RGBrgb(60, 33, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 29%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 3.4 · #351F21

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

ΔE 6.8 · #4A2F37

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Red SW2801

ΔE 6.8 · #4B2929

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 7.2 · #392A31

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.1 · #392A27

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 8.7 · #392434

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 9.3 · #452A3B

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 10.7 · #473633

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 10.9 · #3F343A

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 11.1 · #563940

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 11.8 · #493843

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 12.8 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.3 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 14.5 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 15.7 · #3B3A3A

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.3 · #312F24

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

#3C2126

#213B36

Analogous

#3B2133

#3C2126

#3B2921

Triadic

#3C2126

#253B21

#21253B

Split-Complementary

#3C2126

#213B29

#21333B

Tetradic

#3C2126

#333B21

#213B36

#29213B

Monochromatic

#10090A

#3C2126

#6D3C45

#9E5764

Rectangle

#3C2126

#3B3621

#213B36

#21253B

Compound

#3C2126

#3B2921

#213B36

#21333B

Variations

Lighter

#713E48

#A0636E

#C5A7AC

Darker

#301A1E

#211114

#140A0C

Saturation

#322A2B

#3B2125

#4C101B

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

14.61:1

AAA

vs Black

1.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C2126

#2E2D25

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C2126

#272725

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C2126

#3B2324

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Temptress 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

#6C4538

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C2126

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A4A5C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#223935

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: #3C2126;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C2126;

CSS Variable

--color-temptress: #3C2126;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temptress': '#3C2126' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C2126] text-[#3C2126]

SCSS

$temptress: #3C2126;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C2126?

#3C2126 is Temptress, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #3C2126 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temptress?

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

What colors pair well with Temptress?

Temptress 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 Temptress?

You can download Temptress 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 Temptress?

The hex code is #3C2126. In RGB it's 60, 33, 38, and in HSL it's 349°, 29%, 18%.

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