BLACKS

Creeping Death

#041723

RGB 4, 23, 35 · HSL 203°, 79%, 8% · CMYK 89, 34, 0, 86

Creeping Death is #041723 in HEX — rgb(4, 23, 35), hsl(203°, 79%, 8%), cmyk(89%, 34%, 0%, 86%).

Creeping Death pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 203°, 79%, 8%. 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#041723

RGB4, 23, 35

HSL203°, 79%, 8%

HSV203°, 89%, 14%

CMYK89, 34, 0, 86

Decimal268067

CSS RGBrgb(4, 23, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 79%, 8%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Blue 5004

ΔE 8.6 · #18171C

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 13.3 · #262627

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 13.6 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 13.6 · #242322

Behr

Deep Space 750F-7

ΔE 13.9 · #253136

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 14.6 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Anchors Aweigh SW9179

ΔE 14.8 · #2B3441

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 15.7 · #252F2D

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 16.9 · #302F2F

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 17.7 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 18.9 · #343B4E

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 19.7 · #383737

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 20.2 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 21 · #3B3938

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 21.3 · #392A27

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 22 · #404149

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

#041723

#251104

Analogous

#042521

#041723

#040825

Triadic

#041723

#250418

#182504

Split-Complementary

#041723

#250408

#252104

Tetradic

#041723

#210425

#251104

#082504

Monochromatic

#030F17

#041723

#0C4569

#1473AD

Rectangle

#041723

#110425

#251104

#182504

Compound

#041723

#040825

#251104

#252104

Variations

Lighter

#0E5079

#2684BF

#7FB7DA

Darker

#03131E

#010D15

#01080C

Saturation

#101619

#041825

#021927

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

18.23:1

AAA

vs Black

1.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#041723

#0D1423

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#041723

#151522

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#041723

#031917

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Creeping Death 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

#423E35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#041723

Daylight 5500K

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

#30435A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBEE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4D270F

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: #041723;

CSS — background

background-color: #041723;

CSS Variable

--color-creeping-death: #041723;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creeping-death': '#041723' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#041723] text-[#041723]

SCSS

$creeping-death: #041723;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #041723?

#041723 is Creeping Death, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #041723 warm or cool?

Creeping Death reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Creeping Death?

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

What colors pair well with Creeping Death?

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

Where can I download Creeping Death?

You can download Creeping Death 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 Creeping Death?

The hex code is #041723. In RGB it's 4, 23, 35, and in HSL it's 203°, 79%, 8%.

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