BLACKS

Inside

#221122

RGB 34, 17, 34 · HSL 300°, 33%, 10% · CMYK 0, 50, 0, 87

Inside is #221122 in HEX — rgb(34, 17, 34), hsl(300°, 33%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 0%, 87%).

Inside pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 300°, 33%, 10%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#221122

RGB34, 17, 34

HSL300°, 33%, 10%

HSV300°, 50%, 13%

CMYK0, 50, 0, 87

Decimal2232610

CSS RGBrgb(34, 17, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 33%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 7.1 · #231A24

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 9.8 · #392434

Dulux

Magic Cauldron S45B9

ΔE 12.2 · #372B3C

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 13.6 · #392A31

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 14.8 · #482A3F

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 15.8 · #392B2D

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 16.2 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 17.6 · #2A2B2C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 17.9 · #392A27

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 18.8 · #302F2F

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 19.9 · #4A3C50

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 19.9 · #3E3B46

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 21 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 21.3 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 22.2 · #3B3938

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 22.7 · #4A4354

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

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

#221122

#112211

Analogous

#191122

#221122

#22111A

Triadic

#221122

#222211

#112222

Split-Complementary

#221122

#1A2211

#11221A

Tetradic

#221122

#221A11

#112211

#111922

Monochromatic

#110911

#221122

#552B55

#884488

Rectangle

#221122

#221111

#112211

#112222

Compound

#221122

#22111A

#112211

#11221A

Variations

Lighter

#5F305F

#965496

#C19CC1

Darker

#1B0D1B

#130913

#0B050B

Saturation

#1C171C

#221122

#2A092A

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

17.93:1

AAA

vs Black

1.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#221122

#171A22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#221122

#151520

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#221122

#211514

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Inside 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

#593935

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#221122

Daylight 5500K

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

#463E59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#213B21

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: #221122;

CSS — background

background-color: #221122;

CSS Variable

--color-inside: #221122;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inside': '#221122' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#221122] text-[#221122]

SCSS

$inside: #221122;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #221122?

#221122 is Inside, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #221122 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inside?

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

What colors pair well with Inside?

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

Where can I download Inside?

You can download Inside 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 Inside?

The hex code is #221122. In RGB it's 34, 17, 34, and in HSL it's 300°, 33%, 10%.

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