GREENS

Shadow Warrior

#1A2421

RGB 26, 36, 33 · HSL 162°, 16%, 12% · CMYK 28, 0, 8, 86

Shadow Warrior is #1A2421 in HEX — rgb(26, 36, 33), hsl(162°, 16%, 12%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 8%, 86%).

Shadow Warrior pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 16%, 12%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#1A2421
RGB26, 36, 33
HSL162°, 16%, 12%
HSV162°, 28%, 14%
CMYK28, 0, 8, 86
Decimal1713185
CSS RGBrgb(26, 36, 33)
CSS HSLhsl(162, 16%, 12%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 5.3 · #252F2D

RAL

Black Brown 8022

ΔE 5.3 · #212121

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 5.5 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 5.5 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 6 · #262627

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 6.6 · #273031

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 6.8 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 8.4 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 8.5 · #302F2F

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9.6 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11.5 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 12.4 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 12.7 · #3B3A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 13.5 · #392A27

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 15.1 · #414040

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 15.2 · #3F4043

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#1A2421
#231A1D

Analogous

#1A231C
#1A2421
#1A2223

Triadic

#1A2421
#211A23
#23211A

Split-Complementary

#1A2421
#231A22
#231C1A

Tetradic

#1A2421
#1C1A23
#231A1D
#22231A

Monochromatic

#0B0F0E
#0B0F0E
#1A2421
#3A5049
#5A7C72

Rectangle

#1A2421
#1A1D23
#231A1D
#23211A

Compound

#1A2421
#1A2223
#231A1D
#231C1A

Variations

Lighter

#3F5850
#68897F
#A8B9B4

Darker

#141D1A
#0E1412
#080C0B

Saturation

#1D201F
#1A2321
#0D3026

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

15.93:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1A2421
#212121

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1A2421
#222221

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1A2421
#1B2323

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shadow Warrior sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature
PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful
calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#534834

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1A2421

Daylight 5500K

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

#404D58

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.

#392229

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: #1A2421;
CSS — background 
background-color: #1A2421;
CSS Variable 
--color-shadow-warrior: #1A2421;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'shadow-warrior': '#1A2421' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#1A2421] text-[#1A2421]
SCSS 
$shadow-warrior: #1A2421;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1A2421?

#1A2421 is Shadow Warrior, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #1A2421 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow Warrior?

Shadow Warrior works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Shadow Warrior?

Shadow Warrior pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shadow Warrior?

You can download Shadow Warrior 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 Shadow Warrior?

The hex code is #1A2421. In RGB it's 26, 36, 33, and in HSL it's 162°, 16%, 12%.

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