BLACKS

Black

#16052E

RGB 22, 5, 46 · HSL 265°, 80%, 10% · CMYK 52, 89, 0, 82

Black is #16052E in HEX — rgb(22, 5, 46), hsl(265°, 80%, 10%), cmyk(52%, 89%, 0%, 82%).

Black pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 265°, 80%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#16052E

RGB22, 5, 46

HSL265°, 80%, 10%

HSV265°, 89%, 18%

CMYK52, 89, 0, 82

Decimal1443118

CSS RGBrgb(22, 5, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 80%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 12.6 · #20214F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 17 · #382A59

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 19.6 · #3B2F4C

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 20.5 · #343457

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 21.3 · #313048

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 22.3 · #3E385A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 23.4 · #1D375C

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 23.9 · #3A3B5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 24.6 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 25 · #3C3973

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 27.3 · #3A405A

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 27.6 · #49456F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 28.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 28.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 29.8 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 32.5 · #50414C

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#16052E

#1D2E05

Analogous

#05082E

#16052E

#2A052E

Triadic

#16052E

#2E1605

#052E16

Split-Complementary

#16052E

#2E2B05

#092E05

Tetradic

#16052E

#2E0508

#1D2E05

#052E2B

Monochromatic

#0B0317

#16052E

#370D73

#5814B8

Rectangle

#16052E

#2E051D

#1D2E05

#052E16

Compound

#16052E

#2A052E

#1D2E05

#092E05

Variations

Lighter

#3E0E81

#6826C5

#A782DC

Darker

#120326

#0C021A

#070110

Saturation

#181320

#16052E

#160330

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

19.17:1

AAA

vs Black

1.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#16052E

#01122E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#16052E

#09092B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#16052E

#11110B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

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

#50303E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#16052E

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D3562

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8EE

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.

#334D0F

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: #16052E;

CSS — background

background-color: #16052E;

CSS Variable

--color-black: #16052E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black': '#16052E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#16052E] text-[#16052E]

SCSS

$black: #16052E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #16052E?

#16052E is Black, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #16052E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black?

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

What colors pair well with Black?

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 Black?

You can download 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 Black?

The hex code is #16052E. In RGB it's 22, 5, 46, and in HSL it's 265°, 80%, 10%.

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