GREENS

Midnight Moss

#242E28

RGB 36, 46, 40 · HSL 144°, 12%, 16% · CMYK 22, 0, 13, 82

Midnight Moss is #242E28 in HEX — rgb(36, 46, 40), hsl(144°, 12%, 16%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 13%, 82%).

Midnight Moss pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 12%, 16%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#242E28
RGB36, 46, 40
HSL144°, 12%, 16%
HSV144°, 22%, 18%
CMYK22, 0, 13, 82
Decimal2371112
CSS RGBrgb(36, 46, 40)
CSS HSLhsl(144, 12%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 2.9 · #252F2D

Behr

Black Suede S-H-790

ΔE 3.7 · #293331

RAL

Anthracite Grey 7016

ΔE 6 · #293133

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 6.4 · #2E2E2E

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 6.5 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 6.5 · #343B36

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 6.8 · #312F24

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.9 · #302F2F

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 7.2 · #373632

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 7.3 · #262627

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.5 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 9.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 9.4 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 11.5 · #414040

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 11.5 · #214136

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 11.9 · #3F4043

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#242E28
#2E242A

Analogous

#252E24
#242E28
#242E2D

Triadic

#242E28
#28242E
#2E2824

Split-Complementary

#242E28
#2D242E
#2E2425

Tetradic

#242E28
#24252E
#2E242A
#2E2D24

Monochromatic

#0B0E0C
#0B0E0C
#242E28
#46594D
#678372

Rectangle

#242E28
#242A2E
#2E242A
#2E2824

Compound

#242E28
#242E2D
#2E242A
#2E2425

Variations

Lighter

#4A5E52
#728B7C
#AEBAB3

Darker

#1D2520
#131916
#0B0F0D

Saturation

#272A29
#242E28
#124024

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

14.03:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#242E28
#2B2A28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#242E28
#2C2C29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#242E28
#252D2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Midnight Moss sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature
PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful
calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#5A4F39

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#242E28

Daylight 5500K

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

#48545D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#392230

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

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: #242E28;
CSS — background 
background-color: #242E28;
CSS Variable 
--color-midnight-moss: #242E28;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'midnight-moss': '#242E28' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#242E28] text-[#242E28]
SCSS 
$midnight-moss: #242E28;

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#2B2C2D · ΔE 6.5

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#363A32 · ΔE 6.7

Black Knight

#303536 · ΔE 6.7

Black Satin

#313435 · ΔE 7.0

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#313132 · ΔE 7.3

Jet Black

#333334 · ΔE 7.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #242E28?

#242E28 is Midnight Moss, a near-black green with a warm undertone.

Is #242E28 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Moss?

Midnight Moss works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Midnight Moss?

Midnight Moss pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Midnight Moss?

You can download Midnight Moss 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 Midnight Moss?

The hex code is #242E28. In RGB it's 36, 46, 40, and in HSL it's 144°, 12%, 16%.

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