BLACKS

Black Sabbath

#220022

RGB 34, 0, 34 · HSL 300°, 100%, 7% · CMYK 0, 100, 0, 87

Black Sabbath is #220022 in HEX — rgb(34, 0, 34), hsl(300°, 100%, 7%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 87%).

Black Sabbath pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 7%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#220022

RGB34, 0, 34

HSL300°, 100%, 7%

HSV300°, 100%, 13%

CMYK0, 100, 0, 87

Decimal2228258

CSS RGBrgb(34, 0, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 7%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Saphire Blue 5003

ΔE 17 · #1D1E33

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 17.1 · #392434

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 18.8 · #482A3F

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 19.5 · #452A3B

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 21.9 · #44344E

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 22 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 23.2 · #443757

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 24.8 · #5B365E

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 25.4 · #652F53

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 25.9 · #4A3C50

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 27 · #5D3A4B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 27.5 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 27.6 · #392A27

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 27.7 · #603E53

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 29.7 · #50414C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 29.8 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

0/100

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

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#220022

#002400

Analogous

#120024

#220022

#240012

Triadic

#220022

#242400

#002424

Split-Complementary

#220022

#122400

#002412

Tetradic

#220022

#241200

#002400

#001224

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#220022

#700070

#BD00BD

Rectangle

#220022

#240000

#002400

#002424

Compound

#220022

#240012

#002400

#002412

Variations

Lighter

#830083

#D111D1

#E672E6

Darker

#1D001D

#140014

#0B000B

Saturation

#170C17

#240024

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

19.25:1

AAA

vs Black

1.09:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#220022

#0E1422

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#220022

#09091F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#220022

#200906

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Black Sabbath 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

#592D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#220022

Daylight 5500K

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

#463259

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#095309

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: #220022;

CSS — background

background-color: #220022;

CSS Variable

--color-black-sabbath: #220022;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-sabbath': '#220022' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#220022] text-[#220022]

SCSS

$black-sabbath: #220022;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #220022?

#220022 is Black Sabbath, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #220022 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Sabbath?

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

What colors pair well with Black Sabbath?

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

Where can I download Black Sabbath?

You can download Black Sabbath 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 Sabbath?

The hex code is #220022. In RGB it's 34, 0, 34, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 7%.

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