BLACKS

Black

#290A20

RGB 41, 10, 32 · HSL 317°, 61%, 10% · CMYK 0, 76, 22, 84

Black is #290A20 in HEX — rgb(41, 10, 32), hsl(317°, 61%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 22%, 84%).

Black pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 317°, 61%, 10%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#290A20

RGB41, 10, 32

HSL317°, 61%, 10%

HSV317°, 76%, 16%

CMYK0, 76, 22, 84

Decimal2689568

CSS RGBrgb(41, 10, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 61%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 12 · #392434

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 13.2 · #231A24

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 14.4 · #452A3B

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 14.5 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 17 · #392A31

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 18.2 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 19.3 · #392B2D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 21.1 · #392A27

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 21.2 · #493843

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 22.2 · #5D3A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 22.3 · #4A3C50

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 22.8 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 23.3 · #652F53

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 23.6 · #603E53

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 24 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 25.8 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#290A20

#0A2913

Analogous

#220A29

#290A20

#290A11

Triadic

#290A20

#20290A

#0A2029

Split-Complementary

#290A20

#11290A

#0A2922

Tetradic

#290A20

#29220A

#0A2913

#0A1129

Monochromatic

#150510

#290A20

#671951

#A42881

Rectangle

#290A20

#29130A

#0A2913

#0A2029

Compound

#290A20

#290A11

#0A2913

#0A2922

Variations

Lighter

#731C5A

#B23890

#D18CBE

Darker

#21071A

#170512

#0E020B

Saturation

#1E151C

#290A20

#2E0522

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

18.13:1

AAA

vs Black

1.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#290A20

#191A20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#290A20

#13131E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#290A20

#27100F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Black reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#5E3433

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#290A20

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B3957

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#164624

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: #290A20;

CSS — background

background-color: #290A20;

CSS Variable

--color-black: #290A20;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black': '#290A20' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#290A20] text-[#290A20]

SCSS

$black: #290A20;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #290A20?

#290A20 is Black, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #290A20 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black?

Black works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Black?

Black pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black?

You can download 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 Black?

The hex code is #290A20. In RGB it's 41, 10, 32, and in HSL it's 317°, 61%, 10%.

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