BLACKS

Erebus Blue

#060030

RGB 6, 0, 48 · HSL 248°, 100%, 9% · CMYK 87, 100, 0, 81

Erebus Blue is #060030 in HEX — rgb(6, 0, 48), hsl(248°, 100%, 9%), cmyk(87%, 100%, 0%, 81%).

Erebus Blue pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 248°, 100%, 9%. 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#060030

RGB6, 0, 48

HSL248°, 100%, 9%

HSV248°, 100%, 19%

CMYK87, 100, 0, 81

Decimal393264

CSS RGBrgb(6, 0, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 100%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 13 · #20214F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 19 · #382A59

Dulux

Royal Sash S42G9

ΔE 21.3 · #263256

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 22.6 · #343457

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 23.8 · #1D375C

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 24.1 · #313048

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 24.9 · #3E385A

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 25.2 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 25.6 · #3C3973

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 26.2 · #3A3B5B

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 29.5 · #49456F

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 29.6 · #3A405A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 30 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 32.9 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 33.4 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 36.4 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

0/100

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

#060030

#282E00

Analogous

#00112E

#060030

#1D002E

Triadic

#060030

#2E0600

#002E06

Split-Complementary

#060030

#2E1D00

#112E00

Tetradic

#060030

#2E0011

#282E00

#002E1D

Monochromatic

#03001A

#060030

#10007A

#1B00C7

Rectangle

#060030

#2E0028

#282E00

#002E06

Compound

#060030

#1D002E

#282E00

#112E00

Variations

Lighter

#12008B

#2C11D6

#8475E7

Darker

#050025

#030019

#02000F

Saturation

#12101E

#06002E

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

19.99:1

AAA

vs Black

1.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#060030

#000B30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#060030

#01012D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#060030

#000F06

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Erebus Blue 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

#442D3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#060030

Daylight 5500K

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

#313263

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E7EE

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.

#495309

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: #060030;

CSS — background

background-color: #060030;

CSS Variable

--color-erebus-blue: #060030;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'erebus-blue': '#060030' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#060030] text-[#060030]

SCSS

$erebus-blue: #060030;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #060030?

#060030 is Erebus Blue, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #060030 warm or cool?

Erebus Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Erebus Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Erebus Blue?

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

Where can I download Erebus Blue?

You can download Erebus Blue 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 Erebus Blue?

The hex code is #060030. In RGB it's 6, 0, 48, and in HSL it's 248°, 100%, 9%.

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