BLACKS

Midnight Dreams

#002233

RGB 0, 34, 51 · HSL 200°, 100%, 10% · CMYK 100, 33, 0, 80

Midnight Dreams is #002233 in HEX — rgb(0, 34, 51), hsl(200°, 100%, 10%), cmyk(100%, 33%, 0%, 80%).

Midnight Dreams pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 200°, 100%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#002233

RGB0, 34, 51

HSL200°, 100%, 10%

HSV200°, 100%, 20%

CMYK100, 33, 0, 80

Decimal8755

CSS RGBrgb(0, 34, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 100%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 9.8 · #1D334A

Dulux

Latin Charm S42D9

ΔE 11.4 · #292F44

Sherwin-Williams

In the Navy SW9178

ΔE 11.7 · #283849

Behr

Sorcerer 760F-7

ΔE 11.9 · #2B3645

Benjamin Moore

Hidden CSP-690

ΔE 12.2 · #033C4F

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 12.7 · #243A52

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 14.7 · #313048

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 15 · #343B4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 15.5 · #2A2B2C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.7 · #334059

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 17 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.2 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 17.4 · #302F2F

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 18.1 · #3E3B46

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 18.3 · #3A405A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 20.5 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#002233

#331100

Analogous

#00332B

#002233

#000933

Triadic

#002233

#330022

#223300

Split-Complementary

#002233

#330009

#332B00

Tetradic

#002233

#2A0033

#331100

#093300

Monochromatic

#00111A

#002233

#005580

#0088CC

Rectangle

#002233

#110033

#331100

#223300

Compound

#002233

#000933

#331100

#332B00

Variations

Lighter

#005F8F

#1297D9

#76C1E7

Darker

#001B29

#00131C

#000B10

Saturation

#121C21

#002233

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

16.45:1

AAA

vs Black

1.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#002233

#131D33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#002233

#1E1E31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#002233

#002522

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Midnight Dreams reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#3F4641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#002233

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D4B66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#532209

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: #002233;

CSS — background

background-color: #002233;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-dreams: #002233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-dreams': '#002233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#002233] text-[#002233]

SCSS

$midnight-dreams: #002233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #002233?

#002233 is Midnight Dreams, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #002233 warm or cool?

Midnight Dreams reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Midnight Dreams?

Midnight Dreams works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Midnight Dreams?

Midnight Dreams pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Midnight Dreams?

You can download Midnight Dreams 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 Midnight Dreams?

The hex code is #002233. In RGB it's 0, 34, 51, and in HSL it's 200°, 100%, 10%.

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