REDS

Dull Red

#BB3F3F

RGB 187, 63, 63 · HSL 0°, 50%, 49% · CMYK 0, 66, 66, 27

Dull Red is #BB3F3F in HEX — rgb(187, 63, 63), hsl(0°, 50%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 66%, 27%).

Dull Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 50%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BB3F3F

RGB187, 63, 63

HSL0°, 50%, 49%

HSV0°, 66%, 73%

CMYK0, 66, 66, 27

Decimal12271423

CSS RGBrgb(187, 63, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 50%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 1.8 · #B73D3F

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 2.6 · #B9383A

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 3.2 · #BC383C

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 3.6 · #C13D44

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 3.6 · #B03537

Benjamin Moore

Poppy 1315

ΔE 3.7 · #BE3B43

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 3.8 · #BD413A

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 4.3 · #BE4948

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 4.4 · #BF413A

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 4.6 · #C6494C

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 5.2 · #B8473D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.2 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.3 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.2 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 9.9 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#BB3F3F

#3EBBBB

Analogous

#BB3E7D

#BB3F3F

#BB7D3E

Triadic

#BB3F3F

#3EBB3E

#3E3EBB

Split-Complementary

#BB3F3F

#3EBB7D

#3E7DBB

Tetradic

#BB3F3F

#7DBB3E

#3EBBBB

#7D3EBB

Monochromatic

#491818

#822B2B

#BB3F3F

#D17575

#E4AFAF

Rectangle

#BB3F3F

#BBBB3E

#3EBBBB

#3E3EBB

Compound

#BB3F3F

#BB7D3E

#3EBBBB

#3E7DBB

Variations

Lighter

#CB6363

#D29090

#E1C2C2

Darker

#982F2F

#6B1F1F

#3F1111

Saturation

#906A6A

#BB3E3E

#DB1F1F

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

5.39:1

vs Black

3.90:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB3F3F

#877C39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB3F3F

#63633F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB3F3F

#B9444E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dull 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

#CC5C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB3F3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9616F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3D9797

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: #BB3F3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB3F3F;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-red: #BB3F3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-red': '#BB3F3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB3F3F] text-[#BB3F3F]

SCSS

$dull-red: #BB3F3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB3F3F?

#BB3F3F is Dull Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB3F3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Red?

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

What colors pair well with Dull Red?

Dull 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 Dull Red?

You can download Dull 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 Dull Red?

The hex code is #BB3F3F. In RGB it's 187, 63, 63, and in HSL it's 0°, 50%, 49%.

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