BLUES

Elderberry Black

#1E323B

RGB 30, 50, 59 · HSL 199°, 33%, 17% · CMYK 49, 15, 0, 77

Elderberry Black is #1E323B in HEX — rgb(30, 50, 59), hsl(199°, 33%, 17%), cmyk(49%, 15%, 0%, 77%).

Elderberry Black pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 33%, 17%. 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

HEX#1E323B

RGB30, 50, 59

HSL199°, 33%, 17%

HSV199°, 49%, 23%

CMYK49, 15, 0, 77

Decimal1978939

CSS RGBrgb(30, 50, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 33%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dark Night SW6237

ΔE 3 · #23383F

Behr

Deep Space 750F-7

ΔE 3.7 · #253136

RAL

Green Blue 5001

ΔE 3.7 · #1F3438

Dulux

Anchor Man S36A9

ΔE 4.5 · #2C3741

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 6.1 · #303D44

Benjamin Moore

Polo 2062-10

ΔE 6.7 · #333B44

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8.2 · #313536

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 8.8 · #38393F

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 10.1 · #302F2F

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 10.1 · #3C4348

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 10.2 · #343B4E

PPG

Midnight Hour 1038-7

ΔE 10.6 · #3B484F

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.7 · #383737

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 11 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 11.7 · #3B3938

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 15.9 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

#1E323B

#3A261D

Analogous

#1D3A34

#1E323B

#1D223A

Triadic

#1E323B

#3A1D31

#313A1D

Split-Complementary

#1E323B

#3A1D22

#3A341D

Tetradic

#1E323B

#341D3A

#3A261D

#223A1D

Monochromatic

#090E11

#1E323B

#375B6D

#50869F

Rectangle

#1E323B

#261D3A

#3A261D

#313A1D

Compound

#1E323B

#1D223A

#3A261D

#3A341D

Variations

Lighter

#396072

#5C8DA4

#A4BBC6

Darker

#17272F

#0F1B20

#091013

Saturation

#272D30

#1D313A

#0F3648

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)

vs White

13.34:1

AAA

vs Black

1.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E323B

#292D3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E323B

#2F2F3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E323B

#1D3332

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Elderberry Black 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.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#565247

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E323B

Daylight 5500K

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

#43576C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B2921

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: #1E323B;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E323B;

CSS Variable

--color-elderberry-black: #1E323B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elderberry-black': '#1E323B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E323B] text-[#1E323B]

SCSS

$elderberry-black: #1E323B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E323B?

#1E323B is Elderberry Black, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E323B warm or cool?

Elderberry Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Elderberry Black?

Elderberry Black works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Elderberry Black?

Elderberry Black 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 Elderberry Black?

You can download Elderberry Black 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 Elderberry Black?

The hex code is #1E323B. In RGB it's 30, 50, 59, and in HSL it's 199°, 33%, 17%.

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