BLACKS

Dark Moon

#161718

RGB 22, 23, 24 · HSL 210°, 4%, 9% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 91

Dark Moon is #161718 in HEX — rgb(22, 23, 24), hsl(210°, 4%, 9%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 91%).

Dark Moon pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 210°, 4%, 9%. 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#161718

RGB22, 23, 24

HSL210°, 4%, 9%

HSV210°, 8%, 9%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 91

Decimal1447704

CSS RGBrgb(22, 23, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 4%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Graphite Black 9011

ΔE 2.7 · #1C1C1C

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 6.4 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 6.4 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 7.5 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 9.8 · #2A2B2C

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 11.7 · #252F2D

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 11.8 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 11.9 · #302F2F

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 11.9 · #273031

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 14.2 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 15.5 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 16.6 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 16.9 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 19.1 · #3E3B46

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 19.6 · #414040

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#161718

#181716

Analogous

#161818

#161718

#161618

Triadic

#161718

#181617

#171816

Split-Complementary

#161718

#181616

#181816

Tetradic

#161718

#181618

#181716

#161816

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#161718

#3B3D40

#5F6367

Rectangle

#161718

#171618

#181716

#171816

Compound

#161718

#161618

#181716

#181816

Variations

Lighter

#434548

#707478

#ACAEB0

Darker

#121213

#0C0D0D

#070708

Saturation

#171717

#161718

#0B1723

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

17.95:1

AAA

vs Black

1.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#161718

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#161718

#171718

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#161718

#161717

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Dark Moon 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

#503E2D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#161718

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D4351

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#392E22

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: #161718;

CSS — background

background-color: #161718;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-moon: #161718;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-moon': '#161718' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#161718] text-[#161718]

SCSS

$dark-moon: #161718;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #161718?

#161718 is Dark Moon, a near-black black with a cool undertone.

Is #161718 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Moon?

Dark Moon 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 Moon?

You can download Dark Moon 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 Moon?

The hex code is #161718. In RGB it's 22, 23, 24, and in HSL it's 210°, 4%, 9%.

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