BLACKS

Crowshead

#1C1208

RGB 28, 18, 8 · HSL 30°, 56%, 7% · CMYK 0, 36, 71, 89

Crowshead is #1C1208 in HEX — rgb(28, 18, 8), hsl(30°, 56%, 7%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 71%, 89%).

Crowshead pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 30°, 56%, 7%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#1C1208

RGB28, 18, 8

HSL30°, 56%, 7%

HSV30°, 71%, 11%

CMYK0, 36, 71, 89

Decimal1839624

CSS RGBrgb(28, 18, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 56%, 7%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Olive Drab 6022

ΔE 7.8 · #25221B

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 9.7 · #242322

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 9.7 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 11.6 · #262627

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.9 · #392A27

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 13.6 · #2A2B2C

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 13.8 · #312F24

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

ΔE 13.9 · #362E2C

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 14.3 · #392B2D

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 14.8 · #302F2F

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 16.4 · #393432

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 18.1 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 18.8 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 19.4 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 21.5 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 21.9 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#1C1208

#08121C

Analogous

#1C0808

#1C1208

#1C1C08

Triadic

#1C1208

#081C12

#12081C

Split-Complementary

#1C1208

#081C1C

#08081C

Tetradic

#1C1208

#081C08

#08121C

#1C081C

Monochromatic

#140D06

#1C1208

#583819

#935E2A

Rectangle

#1C1208

#121C08

#08121C

#12081C

Compound

#1C1208

#1C1C08

#08121C

#08081C

Variations

Lighter

#66411D

#A6713B

#CDAC8B

Darker

#170E06

#100A04

#090602

Saturation

#15120F

#1C1208

#201204

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

18.43:1

AAA

vs Black

1.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1C1208

#181508

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C1208

#14140A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C1208

#1C1112

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Crowshead 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

#543A21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1C1208

Daylight 5500K

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

#423F45

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#182E44

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: #1C1208;

CSS — background

background-color: #1C1208;

CSS Variable

--color-crowshead: #1C1208;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crowshead': '#1C1208' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1C1208] text-[#1C1208]

SCSS

$crowshead: #1C1208;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C1208?

#1C1208 is Crowshead, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #1C1208 warm or cool?

Crowshead reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Crowshead?

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

What colors pair well with Crowshead?

Crowshead pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Crowshead?

You can download Crowshead 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 Crowshead?

The hex code is #1C1208. In RGB it's 28, 18, 8, and in HSL it's 30°, 56%, 7%.

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