NEUTRALS

Melanite Black Green

#282E27

RGB 40, 46, 39 · HSL 111°, 8%, 17% · CMYK 13, 0, 15, 82

Melanite Black Green is #282E27 in HEX — rgb(40, 46, 39), hsl(111°, 8%, 17%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 15%, 82%).

Melanite Black Green pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 8%, 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#282E27
RGB40, 46, 39
HSL111°, 8%, 17%
HSV111°, 15%, 18%
CMYK13, 0, 15, 82
Decimal2633255
CSS RGBrgb(40, 46, 39)
CSS HSLhsl(111, 8%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 3.8 · #252F2D

Behr

Black Suede S-H-790

ΔE 4.4 · #293331

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 4.9 · #312F24

RAL

Fir Green 6009

ΔE 5.1 · #31372B

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 5.7 · #2E2E2E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6 · #302F2F

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 6 · #373632

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 6.1 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 6.1 · #343B36

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 6.9 · #282728

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.7 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.7 · #3B3A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.8 · #392A27

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 10.8 · #414040

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 11.5 · #3F4043

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#282E27
#2E282F

Analogous

#2C2F28
#282E27
#282F2A

Triadic

#282E27
#28292F
#2F2829

Split-Complementary

#282E27
#2A282F
#2F282C

Tetradic

#282E27
#282C2F
#2E282F
#2F2A28

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C
#0C0E0C
#282E27
#4D584B
#71816E

Rectangle

#282E27
#282F2E
#2E282F
#2F2829

Compound

#282E27
#282F2A
#2E282F
#2F282C

Variations

Lighter

#515D4F
#7A8977
#B2B9B1

Darker

#212620
#161A16
#0D0F0D

Saturation

#2B2C2A
#292F28
#1B4314

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)

Aa

vs White

13.90:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#282E27
#2D2B27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#282E27
#2D2D28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#282E27
#292D2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Melanite Black Green 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

#5D4F38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#282E27

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B545D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#362239

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: #282E27;
CSS — background 
background-color: #282E27;
CSS Variable 
--color-melanite-black-green: #282E27;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'melanite-black-green': '#282E27' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#282E27] text-[#282E27]
SCSS 
$melanite-black-green: #282E27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #282E27?

#282E27 is Melanite Black Green, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #282E27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melanite Black Green?

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

What colors pair well with Melanite Black Green?

Melanite Black Green 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 Melanite Black Green?

You can download Melanite Black Green 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 Melanite Black Green?

The hex code is #282E27. In RGB it's 40, 46, 39, and in HSL it's 111°, 8%, 17%.

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