BLACKS

Midnight Edition

#0C121B

RGB 12, 18, 27 · HSL 216°, 38%, 8% · CMYK 56, 33, 0, 89

Midnight Edition is #0C121B in HEX — rgb(12, 18, 27), hsl(216°, 38%, 8%), cmyk(56%, 33%, 0%, 89%).

Midnight Edition pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 216°, 38%, 8%. 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#0C121B

RGB12, 18, 27

HSL216°, 38%, 8%

HSV216°, 56%, 11%

CMYK56, 33, 0, 89

Decimal791067

CSS RGBrgb(12, 18, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 38%, 8%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Blue 5004

ΔE 4.6 · #18171C

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 11.3 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 11.3 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 11.6 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 13.5 · #2A2B2C

Behr

Deep Space 750F-7

ΔE 14.8 · #253136

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 15.4 · #2F2F30

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 15.5 · #252F2D

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 15.8 · #302F2F

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 17.5 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 18.6 · #392A27

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 19.1 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 20.3 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 20.4 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 20.6 · #3E3B46

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 22.5 · #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

#0C121B

#1C160D

Analogous

#0D1B1C

#0C121B

#0E0D1C

Triadic

#0C121B

#1C0D13

#131C0D

Split-Complementary

#0C121B

#1C0E0D

#1B1C0D

Tetradic

#0C121B

#1C0D1B

#1C160D

#0D1C0E

Monochromatic

#080C12

#0C121B

#243651

#3C5A86

Rectangle

#0C121B

#160D1C

#1C160D

#131C0D

Compound

#0C121B

#0E0D1C

#1C160D

#1B1C0D

Variations

Lighter

#2A3E5D

#4D6B97

#97A9C3

Darker

#0A0F17

#070A10

#040609

Saturation

#121417

#0D131C

#061222

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

18.78:1

AAA

vs Black

1.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0C121B

#0E111B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0C121B

#11111A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0C121B

#0B1412

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Midnight Edition 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

#483A2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0C121B

Daylight 5500K

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

#363F54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#3D311F

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: #0C121B;

CSS — background

background-color: #0C121B;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-edition: #0C121B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-edition': '#0C121B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0C121B] text-[#0C121B]

SCSS

$midnight-edition: #0C121B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C121B?

#0C121B is Midnight Edition, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #0C121B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Edition?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Edition?

Midnight Edition 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 Edition?

You can download Midnight Edition 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 Edition?

The hex code is #0C121B. In RGB it's 12, 18, 27, and in HSL it's 216°, 38%, 8%.

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