BLACKS

Black Mesa

#222211

RGB 34, 34, 17 · HSL 60°, 33%, 10% · CMYK 0, 0, 50, 87

Black Mesa is #222211 in HEX — rgb(34, 34, 17), hsl(60°, 33%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 87%).

Black Mesa pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#222211

RGB34, 34, 17

HSL60°, 33%, 10%

HSV60°, 50%, 13%

CMYK0, 0, 50, 87

Decimal2236945

CSS RGBrgb(34, 34, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 33%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Olive Drab 6022

ΔE 6.9 · #25221B

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 7.8 · #312F24

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 11 · #242322

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 11 · #242322

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

ΔE 12.3 · #343B2F

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 12.7 · #262627

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 12.8 · #252F2D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 13.2 · #392A27

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 13.3 · #2A2B2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 13.5 · #302F2F

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 14.1 · #2F2F30

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 15.7 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 15.9 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 16.6 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 18.6 · #414040

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 19.8 · #444B43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#222211

#111122

Analogous

#221A11

#222211

#1A2211

Triadic

#222211

#112222

#221122

Split-Complementary

#222211

#111922

#191122

Tetradic

#222211

#11221A

#111122

#22111A

Monochromatic

#111109

#222211

#55552B

#888844

Rectangle

#222211

#112211

#111122

#221122

Compound

#222211

#1A2211

#111122

#191122

Variations

Lighter

#5F5F30

#969654

#C1C19C

Darker

#1B1B0D

#131309

#0B0B05

Saturation

#1C1C17

#222211

#2A2A09

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

16.09:1

AAA

vs Black

1.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#222211

#242111

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#222211

#222214

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#222211

#232021

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Black Mesa 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

#594628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#222211

Daylight 5500K

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

#464B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#21213B

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: #222211;

CSS — background

background-color: #222211;

CSS Variable

--color-black-mesa: #222211;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-mesa': '#222211' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#222211] text-[#222211]

SCSS

$black-mesa: #222211;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #222211?

#222211 is Black Mesa, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #222211 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Mesa?

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

What colors pair well with Black Mesa?

Black Mesa 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 Mesa?

You can download Black Mesa 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 Mesa?

The hex code is #222211. In RGB it's 34, 34, 17, and in HSL it's 60°, 33%, 10%.

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