BLACKS

Pitch-Black Forests

#003322

RGB 0, 51, 34 · HSL 160°, 100%, 10% · CMYK 100, 0, 33, 80

Pitch-Black Forests is #003322 in HEX — rgb(0, 51, 34), hsl(160°, 100%, 10%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 33%, 80%).

Pitch-Black Forests pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 160°, 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#003322

RGB0, 51, 34

HSL160°, 100%, 10%

HSV160°, 100%, 20%

CMYK100, 0, 33, 80

Decimal13090

CSS RGBrgb(0, 51, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 100%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chrome HC-189

ΔE 6.6 · #0C422F

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10 · #214136

Sherwin-Williams

Country Squire SW6475

ΔE 12.2 · #124A42

Behr

Sycamore Tree 480F-7

ΔE 12.4 · #294D3C

Dulux

Norfolk Green S25B9

ΔE 13 · #2E4B3B

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 13.3 · #2F4538

Vista Paint

Cute Pixie C-710

ΔE 13.5 · #105241

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 14.4 · #1A5445

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 15.7 · #254A47

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 17.3 · #305A4A

Valspar

Ivy League 5010-5

ΔE 18.1 · #2E5B4F

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 18.4 · #39544B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 19.5 · #415448

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 19.9 · #312F24

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 22.6 · #302F2F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 23.4 · #3B3938

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#003322

#330011

Analogous

#003309

#003322

#002A33

Triadic

#003322

#220033

#332200

Split-Complementary

#003322

#33002A

#330900

Tetradic

#003322

#080033

#330011

#2A3300

Monochromatic

#001A11

#003322

#008055

#00CC88

Rectangle

#003322

#001133

#330011

#332200

Compound

#003322

#002A33

#330011

#330900

Variations

Lighter

#008F5F

#12D997

#76E7C1

Darker

#00291B

#001C13

#00100B

Saturation

#12211C

#003322

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

14.03:1

AAA

vs Black

1.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#003322

#282723

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#003322

#2E2E25

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#003322

#083030

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Pitch-Black Forests 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

#3F5335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#003322

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D5859

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

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.

#530922

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: #003322;

CSS — background

background-color: #003322;

CSS Variable

--color-pitch-black-forests: #003322;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pitch-black-forests': '#003322' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#003322] text-[#003322]

SCSS

$pitch-black-forests: #003322;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #003322?

#003322 is Pitch-Black Forests, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #003322 warm or cool?

Pitch-Black Forests reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pitch-Black Forests?

Pitch-Black Forests works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Pitch-Black Forests?

Pitch-Black Forests pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pitch-Black Forests?

You can download Pitch-Black Forests 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 Pitch-Black Forests?

The hex code is #003322. In RGB it's 0, 51, 34, and in HSL it's 160°, 100%, 10%.

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