NEUTRALS

Orka Black

#27221F

RGB 39, 34, 31 · HSL 22°, 11%, 14% · CMYK 0, 13, 21, 85

Orka Black is #27221F in HEX — rgb(39, 34, 31), hsl(22°, 11%, 14%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 85%).

Orka Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 22°, 11%, 14%. 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#27221F

RGB39, 34, 31

HSL22°, 11%, 14%

HSV22°, 21%, 15%

CMYK0, 13, 21, 85

Decimal2564639

CSS RGBrgb(39, 34, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 11%, 14%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 2.5 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 2.5 · #242322

RAL

Olive Drab 6022

ΔE 3 · #25221B

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 4.1 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.6 · #2A2B2C

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

ΔE 6.2 · #362E2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.6 · #302F2F

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 6.9 · #2F2F30

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.1 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 7.8 · #312F24

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 8.5 · #393432

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 10.7 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 11.3 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 13.8 · #414040

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 14.1 · #493C3F

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#27221F

#202528

Analogous

#282021

#27221F

#282720

Triadic

#27221F

#202823

#232028

Split-Complementary

#27221F

#202827

#202128

Tetradic

#27221F

#212820

#202528

#272028

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#27221F

#524842

#7D6D64

Rectangle

#27221F

#252820

#202528

#232028

Compound

#27221F

#282720

#202528

#202128

Variations

Lighter

#584D47

#877870

#B8B1AC

Darker

#201C19

#161311

#0D0B0A

Saturation

#252323

#282320

#381E10

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

15.73:1

AAA

vs Black

1.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#27221F

#25241F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#27221F

#23231F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#27221F

#272222

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orka Black 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

#5D4632

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#27221F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A4B57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#223139

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: #27221F;

CSS — background

background-color: #27221F;

CSS Variable

--color-orka-black: #27221F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orka-black': '#27221F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#27221F] text-[#27221F]

SCSS

$orka-black: #27221F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #27221F?

#27221F is Orka Black, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #27221F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orka Black?

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

What colors pair well with Orka Black?

Orka Black 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 Orka Black?

You can download Orka 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 Orka Black?

The hex code is #27221F. In RGB it's 39, 34, 31, and in HSL it's 22°, 11%, 14%.

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