BLACKS

Oil Slick

#031602

RGB 3, 22, 2 · HSL 117°, 83%, 5% · CMYK 86, 0, 91, 91

Oil Slick is #031602 in HEX — rgb(3, 22, 2), hsl(117°, 83%, 5%), cmyk(86%, 0%, 91%, 91%).

Oil Slick pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 117°, 83%, 5%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#031602

RGB3, 22, 2

HSL117°, 83%, 5%

HSV117°, 91%, 9%

CMYK86, 0, 91, 91

Decimal202242

CSS RGBrgb(3, 22, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(117, 83%, 5%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Jet Black 9005

ΔE 12.2 · #0A0A0A

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 14.3 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 14.3 · #242322

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 15.6 · #252F2D

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 15.9 · #262627

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.1 · #312F24

Behr

Black Suede S-H-790

ΔE 17.2 · #293331

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 17.2 · #2A2B2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 18.6 · #302F2F

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 18.8 · #2F2F30

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 20.6 · #214136

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 21.5 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 22.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 22.6 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 24.9 · #414040

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 25.5 · #3F4043

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#031602

#160217

Analogous

#0E1702

#031602

#02170C

Triadic

#031602

#020317

#170203

Split-Complementary

#031602

#0C0217

#17020E

Tetradic

#031602

#020E17

#160217

#170C02

Monochromatic

#031702

#031602

#0D5D09

#17A30F

Rectangle

#031602

#021716

#160217

#170203

Compound

#031602

#02170C

#160217

#17020E

Variations

Lighter

#0F700A

#28BB20

#7EDB79

Darker

#021301

#010D01

#010800

Saturation

#0A100A

#031702

#021801

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

18.76:1

AAA

vs Black

1.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#031602

#120F03

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#031602

#141405

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#031602

#061314

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Oil Slick 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

#423D1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#031602

Daylight 5500K

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

#2F4241

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B0E4E

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: #031602;

CSS — background

background-color: #031602;

CSS Variable

--color-oil-slick: #031602;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oil-slick': '#031602' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#031602] text-[#031602]

SCSS

$oil-slick: #031602;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #031602?

#031602 is Oil Slick, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #031602 warm or cool?

Oil Slick reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oil Slick?

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

What colors pair well with Oil Slick?

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

Where can I download Oil Slick?

You can download Oil Slick 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 Oil Slick?

The hex code is #031602. In RGB it's 3, 22, 2, and in HSL it's 117°, 83%, 5%.

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