BLACKS

Dark Matter

#110101

RGB 17, 1, 1 · HSL 0°, 89%, 4% · CMYK 0, 94, 94, 93

Dark Matter is #110101 in HEX — rgb(17, 1, 1), hsl(0°, 89%, 4%), cmyk(0%, 94%, 94%, 93%).

Dark Matter pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 0°, 89%, 4%. 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#110101

RGB17, 1, 1

HSL0°, 89%, 4%

HSV0°, 94%, 7%

CMYK0, 94, 94, 93

Decimal1114369

CSS RGBrgb(17, 1, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 89%, 4%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Jet Black 9005

ΔE 5.1 · #0A0A0A

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 13.2 · #242322

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 13.2 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 14.7 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 17 · #2A2B2C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 17.7 · #392A27

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 18 · #392B2D

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 18.4 · #392A31

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 18.7 · #302F2F

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 19.8 · #312F24

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 19.9 · #273031

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 22.3 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 23.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 23.6 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 25.5 · #3E3B46

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 26.3 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#110101

#011313

Analogous

#13010A

#110101

#130A01

Triadic

#110101

#011301

#010113

Split-Complementary

#110101

#01130A

#010A13

Tetradic

#110101

#0A1301

#011313

#0A0113

Monochromatic

#180101

#110101

#5C0505

#A40A0A

Rectangle

#110101

#131301

#011313

#010113

Compound

#110101

#130A01

#011313

#010A13

Variations

Lighter

#700707

#BE1A1A

#DF7474

Darker

#100101

#0B0000

#070000

Saturation

#0D0707

#130101

#140101

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

20.42:1

AAA

vs Black

1.03:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#110101

#090701

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#110101

#040401

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#110101

#110102

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Dark Matter 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

#4C2D1C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#110101

Daylight 5500K

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

#393240

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0B5151

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: #110101;

CSS — background

background-color: #110101;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-matter: #110101;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-matter': '#110101' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#110101] text-[#110101]

SCSS

$dark-matter: #110101;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #110101?

#110101 is Dark Matter, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #110101 warm or cool?

Dark Matter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Matter?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Matter?

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

Where can I download Dark Matter?

You can download Dark Matter 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 Dark Matter?

The hex code is #110101. In RGB it's 17, 1, 1, and in HSL it's 0°, 89%, 4%.

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