BROWNS
Black Umber
#1F1916
Black Umber is #1F1916 in HEX — rgb(31, 25, 22), hsl(20°, 17%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 88%).
Black Umber pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 20°, 17%, 10%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Traffic Black 9017
Dulux
Black SG6G9
Kilz
Deep Onyx TB-40
Vista Paint
Silent Sea C-514
Hallman-Lindsay
Silent Sea 515
Dutch Boy
Dark Chocolate D-6782
Benjamin Moore
Bucktrout CW-180
IKEA
IKEA186 186
Sherwin-Williams
Tricorn Black SW6258
Colorhouse
Wood .06 Wood-06
Behr
Beluga 770F-7
Kobra
Black 44
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Black 256
Dunn-Edwards
Black DEA187
Valspar
Antique Burgundy 1011-8
PPG
Black Magic 1001-7
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 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, libraries, dens
Best Uses
trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents
Pairs With
cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Grounded · Earthy
Black Umber grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.
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
color: #1F1916;background-color: #1F1916;--color-black-umber: #1F1916;colors: { 'black-umber': '#1F1916' }bg-[#1F1916] text-[#1F1916]$black-umber: #1F1916;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #1F1916?
#1F1916 is Black Umber, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.
Is #1F1916 warm or cool?
Black Umber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Black Umber?
Black Umber works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.
What colors pair well with Black Umber?
Black Umber pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Black Umber?
You can download Black Umber 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 Black Umber?
The hex code is #1F1916. In RGB it's 31, 25, 22, and in HSL it's 20°, 17%, 10%.
