BLUES

Hēi Sè Black

#142030

RGB 20, 32, 48 · HSL 214°, 41%, 13% · CMYK 58, 33, 0, 81

Hēi Sè Black is #142030 in HEX — rgb(20, 32, 48), hsl(214°, 41%, 13%), cmyk(58%, 33%, 0%, 81%).

Hēi Sè Black pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 41%, 13%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

HEX#142030
RGB20, 32, 48
HSL214°, 41%, 13%
HSV214°, 58%, 19%
CMYK58, 33, 0, 81
Decimal1318960
CSS RGBrgb(20, 32, 48)
CSS HSLhsl(214, 41%, 13%)

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ΔE 12.7 · #2A2B2C

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 13.2 · #343B4E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 14.5 · #302F2F

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Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 14.9 · #313536

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

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Kobra

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ΔE 15.8 · #334059

PPG

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ΔE 16.7 · #3A405A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.2 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 17.9 · #3B3938

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.

Complementary

#142030
#2F2314

Analogous

#142D2F
#142030
#15142F

Triadic

#142030
#2F141F
#1F2F14

Split-Complementary

#142030
#2F1514
#2D2F14

Tetradic

#142030
#2F142D
#2F2314
#142F15

Monochromatic

#080C12
#080C12
#142030
#2A4365
#41689B

Rectangle

#142030
#23142F
#2F2314
#1F2F14

Compound

#142030
#15142F
#2F2314
#2D2F14

Lighter

#2E496D
#4F74A4
#9BAEC8

Darker

#0F1926
#0A111A
#060A10

Saturation

#1D2125
#141F2F
#0A1E39

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Aa

vs White

16.42:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#142030
#181E30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#142030
#1E1E2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#142030
#122321

Original → Simulated

Focused · Cooling

Hēi Sè Black lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability
PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth
#4E453F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#142030

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C4A63

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#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.

#3E301E

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #142030;
CSS — background
background-color: #142030;
CSS Variable
--color-hēi-sè-black: #142030;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'hēi-sè-black': '#142030' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#142030] text-[#142030]
SCSS
$hēi-sè-black: #142030;
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What color is #142030?

#142030 is Hēi Sè Black, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #142030 warm or cool?

Hēi Sè Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hēi Sè Black?

Hēi Sè Black works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Hēi Sè Black?

Hēi Sè Black pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hēi Sè Black?

You can download Hēi Sè 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 Hēi Sè Black?

The hex code is #142030. In RGB it's 20, 32, 48, and in HSL it's 214°, 41%, 13%.

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