BLACKS

Glossy Black

#110011

RGB 17, 0, 17 · HSL 300°, 100%, 3% · CMYK 0, 100, 0, 93

Glossy Black is #110011 in HEX — rgb(17, 0, 17), hsl(300°, 100%, 3%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 93%).

Glossy Black pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 3%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#110011

RGB17, 0, 17

HSL300°, 100%, 3%

HSV300°, 100%, 7%

CMYK0, 100, 0, 93

Decimal1114129

CSS RGBrgb(17, 0, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 3%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Blue 5004

ΔE 8.8 · #18171C

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 15.5 · #242322

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 15.5 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 16.2 · #262627

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 17.9 · #392A31

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 18.3 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 18.9 · #392B2D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 19.9 · #392A27

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 20.1 · #302F2F

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 20.8 · #3C323D

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 22.6 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 23.5 · #383737

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 24.4 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 24.5 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 24.7 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 26.9 · #404149

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#110011

#000F00

Analogous

#08000F

#110011

#0F0008

Triadic

#110011

#0F0F00

#000F0F

Split-Complementary

#110011

#080F00

#000F08

Tetradic

#110011

#0F0800

#000F00

#00080F

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#110011

#5C005C

#A800A8

Rectangle

#110011

#0F0000

#000F00

#000F0F

Compound

#110011

#0F0008

#000F00

#000F08

Variations

Lighter

#720072

#C510C5

#E56CE5

Darker

#0C000C

#080008

#050005

Saturation

#0A050A

#0F000F

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

20.35:1

AAA

vs Black

1.03:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#110011

#050811

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#110011

#03030F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#110011

#100302

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Glossy Black 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

#4C2D28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#110011

Daylight 5500K

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

#39324C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#095309

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: #110011;

CSS — background

background-color: #110011;

CSS Variable

--color-glossy-black: #110011;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glossy-black': '#110011' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#110011] text-[#110011]

SCSS

$glossy-black: #110011;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #110011?

#110011 is Glossy Black, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #110011 warm or cool?

Glossy Black reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Glossy Black?

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

What colors pair well with Glossy Black?

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

Where can I download Glossy Black?

You can download Glossy Black 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 Glossy Black?

The hex code is #110011. In RGB it's 17, 0, 17, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 3%.

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