NEUTRALS

Black Russian

#24252B

RGB 36, 37, 43 · HSL 231°, 9%, 15% · CMYK 16, 14, 0, 83

Black Russian is #24252B in HEX — rgb(36, 37, 43), hsl(231°, 9%, 15%), cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 83%).

Black Russian pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 231°, 9%, 15%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#24252B

RGB36, 37, 43

HSL231°, 9%, 15%

HSV231°, 16%, 17%

CMYK16, 14, 0, 83

Decimal2368811

CSS RGBrgb(36, 37, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 9%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 1.7 · #26252D

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 3.6 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 4.4 · #2A2B2C

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 5.1 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 5.1 · #242322

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 5.9 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.4 · #302F2F

Behr

Deep Space 750F-7

ΔE 6.7 · #253136

Benjamin Moore

Black 2132-10 · HC-190

ΔE 7 · #323233

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.4 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 10.6 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 10.6 · #3B3A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.9 · #392A27

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 11.3 · #3E3B46

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 12.9 · #404149

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#24252B

#2A2923

Analogous

#23272A

#24252B

#25232A

Triadic

#24252B

#2A2324

#242A23

Split-Complementary

#24252B

#2A2523

#272A23

Tetradic

#24252B

#2A2327

#2A2923

#232A25

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#24252B

#464853

#686C7D

Rectangle

#24252B

#29232A

#2A2923

#242A23

Compound

#24252B

#25232A

#2A2923

#272A23

Variations

Lighter

#4A4C59

#737687

#AEB0B8

Darker

#1C1D21

#131417

#0B0B0E

Saturation

#252627

#23242A

#11183B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

15.28:1

AAA

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#24252B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#24252B

#25252A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#24252B

#232625

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Russian gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#5A483B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#24252B

Daylight 5500K

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

#484D60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#393622

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: #24252B;

CSS — background

background-color: #24252B;

CSS Variable

--color-black-russian: #24252B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-russian': '#24252B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#24252B] text-[#24252B]

SCSS

$black-russian: #24252B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #24252B?

#24252B is Black Russian, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #24252B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Russian?

Black Russian works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Russian?

Black Russian pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Russian?

You can download Black Russian 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 Russian?

The hex code is #24252B. In RGB it's 36, 37, 43, and in HSL it's 231°, 9%, 15%.

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