BLACKS

Black

#240F11

RGB 36, 15, 17 · HSL 354°, 41%, 10% · CMYK 0, 58, 53, 86

Black is #240F11 in HEX — rgb(36, 15, 17), hsl(354°, 41%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 53%, 86%).

Black pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 354°, 41%, 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#240F11

RGB36, 15, 17

HSL354°, 41%, 10%

HSV354°, 58%, 14%

CMYK0, 58, 53, 86

Decimal2363153

CSS RGBrgb(36, 15, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 41%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 7.8 · #351F21

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.9 · #392A27

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 13.1 · #242322

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 13.1 · #242322

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 13.1 · #392B2D

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 13.3 · #392A31

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 14.1 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 15.9 · #2A2B2C

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

ΔE 16.5 · #4A2F37

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 16.8 · #302F2F

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 18.2 · #312F24

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 19.7 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 20.3 · #3B3938

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 20.7 · #493C3F

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 20.8 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 23.1 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#240F11

#0F2422

Analogous

#240F1C

#240F11

#24170F

Triadic

#240F11

#11240F

#0F1124

Split-Complementary

#240F11

#0F2417

#0F1C24

Tetradic

#240F11

#1C240F

#0F2422

#170F24

Monochromatic

#120809

#240F11

#5A262B

#903C45

Rectangle

#240F11

#24220F

#0F2422

#0F1124

Compound

#240F11

#24170F

#0F2422

#0F1C24

Variations

Lighter

#652A30

#9E4C55

#C6989C

Darker

#1D0C0D

#140809

#0C0405

Saturation

#1D1617

#240F11

#2B080B

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

18.24:1

AAA

vs Black

1.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#240F11

#1A1811

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#240F11

#141411

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#240F11

#231011

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Black 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

#5A3828

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#240F11

Daylight 5500K

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

#483D4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#1E3E3B

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: #240F11;

CSS — background

background-color: #240F11;

CSS Variable

--color-black: #240F11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black': '#240F11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#240F11] text-[#240F11]

SCSS

$black: #240F11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #240F11?

#240F11 is Black, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #240F11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black?

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

What colors pair well with Black?

Black 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?

You can download Black 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?

The hex code is #240F11. In RGB it's 36, 15, 17, and in HSL it's 354°, 41%, 10%.

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