NEUTRALS

Beluga

#273031

RGB 39, 48, 49 · HSL 186°, 11%, 17% · CMYK 20, 2, 0, 81

Beluga is #273031 in HEX — rgb(39, 48, 49), hsl(186°, 11%, 17%), cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 81%).

Beluga pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 186°, 11%, 17%. 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#273031

RGB39, 48, 49

HSL186°, 11%, 17%

HSV186°, 20%, 19%

CMYK20, 2, 0, 81

Decimal2568241

CSS RGBrgb(39, 48, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 11%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

Exact match

RAL

Anthracite Grey 7016

ΔE 1 · #293133

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 2.3 · #252F2D

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 3.5 · #313536

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 3.9 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 4 · #2F2F30

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 4.1 · #2E2E2E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.5 · #302F2F

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 5.6 · #282728

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 6.1 · #383938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.1 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.1 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.2 · #3B3938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 8.9 · #3F4043

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 9.3 · #414040

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#273031

#302827

Analogous

#27302C

#273031

#272A30

Triadic

#273031

#30272F

#2F3027

Split-Complementary

#273031

#30272A

#302C27

Tetradic

#273031

#2C2730

#302827

#2A3027

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#273031

#49595B

#6B8285

Rectangle

#273031

#282730

#302827

#2F3027

Compound

#273031

#272A30

#302827

#302C27

Variations

Lighter

#4C5D5F

#748A8C

#AFB9BB

Darker

#1F2627

#151A1B

#0C0F10

Saturation

#2A2C2D

#272F30

#133F43

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

13.52:1

AAA

vs Black

1.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#273031

#2C2D31

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#273031

#2F2F31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#273031

#273030

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Beluga 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

#5D5140

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#273031

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A5664

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.

#392522

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: #273031;

CSS — background

background-color: #273031;

CSS Variable

--color-beluga: #273031;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beluga': '#273031' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#273031] text-[#273031]

SCSS

$beluga: #273031;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #273031?

#273031 is Beluga, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #273031 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beluga?

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

What colors pair well with Beluga?

Beluga 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 Beluga?

You can download Beluga 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 Beluga?

The hex code is #273031. In RGB it's 39, 48, 49, and in HSL it's 186°, 11%, 17%.

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