BLUES
Coarse Wool
#181B26
Coarse Wool is #181B26 in HEX — rgb(24, 27, 38), hsl(227°, 23%, 12%), cmyk(37%, 29%, 0%, 85%).
Coarse Wool pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 227°, 23%, 12%. 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.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Black Blue 5004
Vista Paint
Silent Sea C-514
Dulux
Black SG6G9
Kilz
Deep Onyx TB-40
Hallman-Lindsay
Silent Sea 515
Behr
Deep Space 750F-7
Sherwin-Williams
Anchors Aweigh SW9179
IKEA
IKEA186 186
Benjamin Moore
Velvet CSP-480
Colorhouse
Nourish .06 Nourish-06
Kobra
Black 44
Dunn-Edwards
Old Mill DEA185
Valspar
Twilight Purple 4010-2
Dutch Boy
Dark Chocolate D-6782
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Black 256
PPG
Wright Midnight FLLW36
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
1/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
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
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Focused · Cooling
Coarse Wool 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #181B26?
#181B26 is Coarse Wool, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.
Is #181B26 warm or cool?
Coarse Wool reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Coarse Wool?
Coarse Wool works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Coarse Wool?
Coarse Wool 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 Coarse Wool?
You can download Coarse Wool 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 Coarse Wool?
The hex code is #181B26. In RGB it's 24, 27, 38, and in HSL it's 227°, 23%, 12%.
