NEUTRALS

Night Demons

#201B20

RGB 32, 27, 32 · HSL 300°, 8%, 12% · CMYK 0, 16, 0, 87

Night Demons is #201B20 in HEX — rgb(32, 27, 32), hsl(300°, 8%, 12%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 0%, 87%).

Night Demons pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 8%, 12%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#201B20
RGB32, 27, 32
HSL300°, 8%, 12%
HSV300°, 16%, 13%
CMYK0, 16, 0, 87
Decimal2104096
CSS RGBrgb(32, 27, 32)
CSS HSLhsl(300, 8%, 12%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Blue 5004

ΔE 3.2 · #18171C

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 5.8 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 5.8 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 6.1 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 8.1 · #2A2B2C

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 9.7 · #392A31

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 9.7 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.9 · #302F2F

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 11.2 · #273031

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.2 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 12.5 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 13.3 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 14.4 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 14.6 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 15.5 · #3E3B46

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 17.2 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#201B20
#1C211C

Analogous

#1F1C21
#201B20
#211C1F

Triadic

#201B20
#21211C
#1C2121

Split-Complementary

#201B20
#1F211C
#1C211F

Tetradic

#201B20
#211F1C
#1C211C
#1C1F21

Monochromatic

#0E0C0E
#0E0C0E
#201B20
#4A3F4A
#746374

Rectangle

#201B20
#211C1C
#1C211C
#1C2121

Compound

#201B20
#211C1F
#1C211C
#1C211F

Variations

Lighter

#524552
#817081
#B5ACB5

Darker

#1B161B
#120F12
#0B090B

Saturation

#1F1E1F
#211C21
#2F0E2F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

16.95:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#201B20
#1C1D20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#201B20
#1C1C1F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#201B20
#1F1C1C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Night Demons gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#574133

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#201B20

Daylight 5500K

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

#454657

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#223922

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: #201B20;
CSS — background 
background-color: #201B20;
CSS Variable 
--color-night-demons: #201B20;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'night-demons': '#201B20' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#201B20] text-[#201B20]
SCSS 
$night-demons: #201B20;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #201B20?

#201B20 is Night Demons, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #201B20 warm or cool?

Night Demons reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Night Demons?

Night Demons works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Night Demons?

Night Demons pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Night Demons?

You can download Night Demons 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 Night Demons?

The hex code is #201B20. In RGB it's 32, 27, 32, and in HSL it's 300°, 8%, 12%.

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