Black red
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Black red (RAL 3007) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 12 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#3E2022
LRV
5.47
Black red in Real Rooms
Black red has a low LRV of 5.47 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
3 House Photos
When choosing Black red for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
RAL Classic 3007 exterior paint review
@mdb_schilderwerkenleiden
RAL Classic 3007 exterior color
@mdb_schilderwerkenleiden
RAL Classic Black red 3007 review paint door
@digitaltouch8
4 Front Door Photos
In a world of boring front doors, Black red is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
RAL Classic 3007 front door picture
@nanningsschilderwerken
RAL Classic 3007 front door paint review
@messemaker_schilderwerken
RAL Classic 3007 front door paint review
@holzlandklein
RAL Classic 3007 front door color
@mdb_schilderwerkenleiden
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Black red on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
RAL Classic 3007 door review
@dveri_door_house23
RAL Classic 3007 door color
@dveri_door_house23
RAL Classic 3007 painted furniture
@ikarus.design
RAL Classic Black red 3007 review paint
@sevendaysstore
1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Black red can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
RAL Classic Black red 3007 review kitchen
@mia.freiesleben
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 39 vs 5, Pastel turquoise is decisively the brighter choice.
Light green reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 5), opening up a space where Black red encloses it.
Patina green reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 23 vs 5, Mint turquoise is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.