BLACKS

Liquorice Root

#222200

RGB 34, 34, 0 · HSL 60°, 100%, 7% · CMYK 0, 0, 100, 87

Liquorice Root is #222200 in HEX — rgb(34, 34, 0), hsl(60°, 100%, 7%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 100%, 87%).

Liquorice Root pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#222200

RGB34, 34, 0

HSL60°, 100%, 7%

HSV60°, 100%, 13%

CMYK0, 0, 100, 87

Decimal2236928

CSS RGBrgb(34, 34, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 7%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Chrome Green 6020

ΔE 12.6 · #2E3A23

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 13.5 · #312F24

Behr

Olive Leaf S-H-760

ΔE 15.1 · #393F2C

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 17.6 · #464131

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 18.1 · #28372F

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 18.5 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 18.5 · #242322

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 19 · #484435

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 19.2 · #392A27

Sherwin-Williams

Andiron SW6174

ΔE 19.3 · #424036

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 20.4 · #302F2F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 21.8 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 21.9 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 22.6 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 23.6 · #474F43

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 23.6 · #444B43

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#222200

#000024

Analogous

#241200

#222200

#122400

Triadic

#222200

#002424

#240024

Split-Complementary

#222200

#001224

#120024

Tetradic

#222200

#002412

#000024

#240012

Monochromatic

#191A00

#222200

#707000

#BDBD00

Rectangle

#222200

#002400

#000024

#240024

Compound

#222200

#122400

#000024

#120024

Variations

Lighter

#838300

#D1D111

#E6E672

Darker

#1D1D00

#141400

#0B0B00

Saturation

#17170C

#242400

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

16.19:1

AAA

vs Black

1.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#222200

#252001

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#222200

#222207

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#222200

#241F21

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Liquorice Root 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

#59461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#222200

Daylight 5500K

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

#464B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#090953

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: #222200;

CSS — background

background-color: #222200;

CSS Variable

--color-liquorice-root: #222200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liquorice-root': '#222200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#222200] text-[#222200]

SCSS

$liquorice-root: #222200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #222200?

#222200 is Liquorice Root, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #222200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liquorice Root?

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

What colors pair well with Liquorice Root?

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

Where can I download Liquorice Root?

You can download Liquorice Root 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 Liquorice Root?

The hex code is #222200. In RGB it's 34, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 7%.

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