REDS

Boy Red

#B3111D

RGB 179, 17, 29 · HSL 356°, 83%, 38% · CMYK 0, 91, 84, 30

Boy Red is #B3111D in HEX — rgb(179, 17, 29), hsl(356°, 83%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 84%, 30%).

Boy Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 83%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B3111D

RGB179, 17, 29

HSL356°, 83%, 38%

HSV356°, 91%, 70%

CMYK0, 91, 84, 30

Decimal11735325

CSS RGBrgb(179, 17, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 83%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Licorice Stick S-G-170

ΔE 3.5 · #B81225

RAL

Coral Red 3016

ΔE 5.7 · #B32821

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 6.8 · #C92C2B

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 2001-10

ΔE 7.4 · #CB2D2D

Vista Paint

Party Time C-1108

ΔE 7.7 · #CD262C

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 8.3 · #BF2D32

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 8.5 · #C52033

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 9.6 · #BC3033

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 10.1 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.1 · #B8352E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.2 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15.1 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 15.6 · #D24B42

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 18.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 19.2 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B3111D

#10B1A7

Analogous

#B1106C

#B3111D

#B15610

Triadic

#B3111D

#1BB110

#101BB1

Split-Complementary

#B3111D

#10B156

#106CB1

Tetradic

#B3111D

#6CB110

#10B1A7

#5610B1

Monochromatic

#250306

#6B0A10

#B3111D

#EB2431

#F16A73

Rectangle

#B3111D

#B1A710

#10B1A7

#101BB1

Compound

#B3111D

#B15610

#10B1A7

#106CB1

Variations

Lighter

#E91826

#E35D66

#E8A8AC

Darker

#910A13

#66050B

#3D0105

Saturation

#79494C

#B1101B

#BA0814

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

6.97:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B3111D

#7A6F0B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3111D

#51511C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3111D

#B02133

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Boy Red 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

#C63931

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3111D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B33E55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#188C85

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #B3111D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3111D;

CSS Variable

--color-boy-red: #B3111D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boy-red': '#B3111D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3111D] text-[#B3111D]

SCSS

$boy-red: #B3111D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3111D?

#B3111D is Boy Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B3111D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boy Red?

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

What colors pair well with Boy Red?

Boy Red 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 Boy Red?

You can download Boy Red 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 Boy Red?

The hex code is #B3111D. In RGB it's 179, 17, 29, and in HSL it's 356°, 83%, 38%.

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