BLACKS

Distinctive Lack of Hue

#141513

RGB 20, 21, 19 · HSL 90°, 5%, 8% · CMYK 5, 0, 10, 92

Distinctive Lack of Hue is #141513 in HEX — rgb(20, 21, 19), hsl(90°, 5%, 8%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 10%, 92%).

Distinctive Lack of Hue pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 90°, 5%, 8%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#141513
RGB20, 21, 19
HSL90°, 5%, 8%
HSV90°, 10%, 8%
CMYK5, 0, 10, 92
Decimal1316115
CSS RGBrgb(20, 21, 19)
CSS HSLhsl(90, 5%, 8%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Graphite Black 9011

ΔE 3.9 · #1C1C1C

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 7.3 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 7.3 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 8.8 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 11 · #2A2B2C

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 12.5 · #252F2D

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 13 · #302F2F

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 13 · #2F2F30

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 13.1 · #273031

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 14.2 · #312F24

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14.6 · #392A27

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 16.6 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 17.6 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 18 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 20.6 · #414040

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 20.7 · #3F4043

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#141513
#141315

Analogous

#151513
#141513
#131513

Triadic

#141513
#131415
#151314

Split-Complementary

#141513
#131315
#151315

Tetradic

#141513
#131515
#141315
#151313

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C
#0D0D0C
#141513
#3B3E38
#61665C

Rectangle

#141513
#131514
#141315
#151314

Compound

#141513
#131513
#141315
#151315

Variations

Lighter

#434740
#72776D
#ADB0AA

Darker

#10110F
#0B0C0B
#070706

Saturation

#141514
#141513
#141F0A

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)

Aa

vs White

18.32:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#141513
#151413

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#141513
#151513

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#141513
#141515

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Distinctive Lack of Hue 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

#4E3C29

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#141513

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C414E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E2239

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

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: #141513;
CSS — background 
background-color: #141513;
CSS Variable 
--color-distinctive-lack-of-hue: #141513;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'distinctive-lack-of-hue': '#141513' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#141513] text-[#141513]
SCSS 
$distinctive-lack-of-hue: #141513;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #141513?

#141513 is Distinctive Lack of Hue, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #141513 warm or cool?

Distinctive Lack of Hue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Distinctive Lack of Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Distinctive Lack of Hue?

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

Where can I download Distinctive Lack of Hue?

You can download Distinctive Lack of Hue 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 Distinctive Lack of Hue?

The hex code is #141513. In RGB it's 20, 21, 19, and in HSL it's 90°, 5%, 8%.

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