BLACKS

Root Brew

#290E05

RGB 41, 14, 5 · HSL 15°, 78%, 9% · CMYK 0, 66, 88, 84

Root Brew is #290E05 in HEX — rgb(41, 14, 5), hsl(15°, 78%, 9%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 88%, 84%).

Root Brew pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 15°, 78%, 9%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#290E05

RGB41, 14, 5

HSL15°, 78%, 9%

HSV15°, 88%, 16%

CMYK0, 66, 88, 84

Decimal2690565

CSS RGBrgb(41, 14, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 78%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 9.7 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 11.9 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14 · #392A27

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 15.7 · #3D2E2C

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 16.6 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 16.6 · #242322

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 17.8 · #282728

Behr

Spiceberry S-G-780

ΔE 17.9 · #493433

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 18.7 · #473633

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 18.9 · #312F24

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 19.4 · #2A2B2C

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 21.9 · #563940

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 22.2 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 22.5 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 23.2 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 24.7 · #604046

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#290E05

#052029

Analogous

#29050E

#290E05

#292005

Triadic

#290E05

#05290E

#0E0529

Split-Complementary

#290E05

#052920

#050E29

Tetradic

#290E05

#0E2905

#052029

#200529

Monochromatic

#170803

#290E05

#6D250D

#B13D16

Rectangle

#290E05

#202905

#052029

#0E0529

Compound

#290E05

#292005

#052029

#050E29

Variations

Lighter

#7B2A0F

#C14D27

#DA9881

Darker

#210B03

#170702

#0E0401

Saturation

#1C1412

#290E05

#2B0D03

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

18.11:1

AAA

vs Black

1.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#290E05

#1D1A04

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#290E05

#151506

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#290E05

#290E10

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Root Brew 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

#5E371F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#290E05

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B3C43

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0F3D4C

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: #290E05;

CSS — background

background-color: #290E05;

CSS Variable

--color-root-brew: #290E05;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'root-brew': '#290E05' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#290E05] text-[#290E05]

SCSS

$root-brew: #290E05;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #290E05?

#290E05 is Root Brew, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #290E05 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Root Brew?

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

What colors pair well with Root Brew?

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

Where can I download Root Brew?

You can download Root Brew 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 Root Brew?

The hex code is #290E05. In RGB it's 41, 14, 5, and in HSL it's 15°, 78%, 9%.

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