BLACKS

Midnight Oil

#0B0C14

RGB 11, 12, 20 · HSL 233°, 29%, 6% · CMYK 45, 40, 0, 92

Midnight Oil is #0B0C14 in HEX — rgb(11, 12, 20), hsl(233°, 29%, 6%), cmyk(45%, 40%, 0%, 92%).

Midnight Oil pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 233°, 29%, 6%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#0B0C14

RGB11, 12, 20

HSL233°, 29%, 6%

HSV233°, 45%, 8%

CMYK45, 40, 0, 92

Decimal723988

CSS RGBrgb(11, 12, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 29%, 6%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Jet Black 9005

ΔE 4.5 · #0A0A0A

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 11.5 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 11.5 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 12.3 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 14.5 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 16.4 · #2F2F30

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 16.5 · #273031

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 16.6 · #302F2F

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 16.6 · #252F2D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 18.4 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 18.8 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 20.2 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 21.3 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 21.5 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 22.3 · #3E3B46

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 24.1 · #414040

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

#0B0C14

#14130B

Analogous

#0B1014

#0B0C14

#0E0B14

Triadic

#0B0C14

#140B0C

#0C140B

Split-Complementary

#0B0C14

#140E0B

#10140B

Tetradic

#0B0C14

#140B10

#14130B

#0B140E

Monochromatic

#090A10

#0B0C14

#262A45

#414776

Rectangle

#0B0C14

#130B14

#14130B

#0C140B

Compound

#0B0C14

#0E0B14

#14130B

#10140B

Variations

Lighter

#2D3152

#545A8B

#9A9EBC

Darker

#090910

#06060B

#030407

Saturation

#0E0E11

#0B0C14

#050819

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

19.50:1

AAA

vs Black

1.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0B0C14

#0A0D14

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0B0C14

#0C0C13

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0B0C14

#0A0D0D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Midnight Oil 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

#48362A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0B0C14

Daylight 5500K

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

#353B4E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#393722

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: #0B0C14;

CSS — background

background-color: #0B0C14;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-oil: #0B0C14;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-oil': '#0B0C14' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0B0C14] text-[#0B0C14]

SCSS

$midnight-oil: #0B0C14;

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#313132 · ΔE 17.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0B0C14?

#0B0C14 is Midnight Oil, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #0B0C14 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Oil?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Oil?

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

Where can I download Midnight Oil?

You can download Midnight Oil 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 Midnight Oil?

The hex code is #0B0C14. In RGB it's 11, 12, 20, and in HSL it's 233°, 29%, 6%.

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