BLACKS

Insomnia

#06012C

RGB 6, 1, 44 · HSL 247°, 96%, 9% · CMYK 86, 98, 0, 83

Insomnia is #06012C in HEX — rgb(6, 1, 44), hsl(247°, 96%, 9%), cmyk(86%, 98%, 0%, 83%).

Insomnia pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 247°, 96%, 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#06012C

RGB6, 1, 44

HSL247°, 96%, 9%

HSV247°, 98%, 17%

CMYK86, 98, 0, 83

Decimal393516

CSS RGBrgb(6, 1, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(247, 96%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 13.8 · #20214F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 19.7 · #382A59

Dulux

Royal Celebration S42E9

ΔE 19.8 · #273050

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 21.6 · #343457

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 22 · #313048

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.7 · #1D375C

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 24 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 24.9 · #3A3B5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 25.3 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 26 · #363F63

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 28 · #3A405A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 28.2 · #334059

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 29.2 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 31.1 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 32.1 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 34.3 · #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

#06012C

#282D01

Analogous

#01122D

#06012C

#1C012D

Triadic

#06012C

#2D0601

#012D06

Split-Complementary

#06012C

#2D1C01

#122D01

Tetradic

#06012C

#2D0112

#282D01

#012D1C

Monochromatic

#030119

#06012C

#100278

#1A04C3

Rectangle

#06012C

#2D0128

#282D01

#012D06

Compound

#06012C

#1C012D

#282D01

#122D01

Variations

Lighter

#120388

#2B15D2

#8477E4

Darker

#040025

#030019

#02000F

Saturation

#12101E

#06012D

#06002D

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

20.03:1

AAA

vs Black

1.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#06012C

#000A2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#06012C

#020229

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#06012C

#000E06

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Insomnia 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

#442D3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#06012C

Daylight 5500K

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

#313260

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.

#4A5309

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: #06012C;

CSS — background

background-color: #06012C;

CSS Variable

--color-insomnia: #06012C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'insomnia': '#06012C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#06012C] text-[#06012C]

SCSS

$insomnia: #06012C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #06012C?

#06012C is Insomnia, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #06012C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Insomnia?

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

What colors pair well with Insomnia?

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

Where can I download Insomnia?

You can download Insomnia 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 Insomnia?

The hex code is #06012C. In RGB it's 6, 1, 44, and in HSL it's 247°, 96%, 9%.

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