BLUES
Dark
#1B2431
Dark is #1B2431 in HEX — rgb(27, 36, 49), hsl(215°, 29%, 15%), cmyk(45%, 27%, 0%, 81%).
Dark pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 29%, 15%. 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
Grey Blue 5008
Dulux
Atlantic Charter S42A9
Sherwin-Williams
Anchors Aweigh SW9179
Behr
Deep Space 750F-7
Vista Paint
Silent Sea C-514
Hallman-Lindsay
Silent Sea 515
Benjamin Moore
Old 2063-10
Kilz
Deep Onyx TB-40
IKEA
IKEA186 186
Dunn-Edwards
Old Mill DEA185
Colorhouse
Nourish .06 Nourish-06
Valspar
Twilight Purple 4010-2
Kobra
Black 44
PPG
Napoleon 1013-7
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Black 256
Dutch Boy
Dark Chocolate D-6782
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
2/100
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
Dark 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 #1B2431?
#1B2431 is Dark, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.
Is #1B2431 warm or cool?
Dark reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark?
Dark works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Dark?
Dark 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 Dark?
You can download Dark 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?
The hex code is #1B2431. In RGB it's 27, 36, 49, and in HSL it's 215°, 29%, 15%.
