GREENS
Black Sable
#2A4042
Black Sable is #2A4042 in HEX — rgb(42, 64, 66), hsl(185°, 22%, 21%), cmyk(36%, 3%, 0%, 74%).
Black Sable pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 22%, 21%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Black Sable 730F-7
Dulux
Licorice Green S30A9
Benjamin Moore
Pacific 2049-10
Sherwin-Williams
Cascades SW7623
Vista Paint
Cape Royal K-856
Hallman-Lindsay
Atlantic Waves 473
RAL
Blue Green 6004
Dunn-Edwards
Refined Green DEA181
PPG
Dark As Night 14-05
Kilz
Night Magic RM230
Colorhouse
Metal .06 Metal-06
Valspar
Deep River Green 5010-3
Farrow & Ball
Hague Blue 30
Kobra
Black 44
Dutch Boy
Dark Green D-6751
IKEA
IKEA152 152
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
5/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries
Best Uses
main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture
Pairs With
soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Black Sable sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #2A4042?
#2A4042 is Black Sable, a deep green with a cool undertone.
Is #2A4042 warm or cool?
Black Sable reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Black Sable?
Black Sable works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Black Sable?
Black Sable pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Black Sable?
You can download Black Sable 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 Sable?
The hex code is #2A4042. In RGB it's 42, 64, 66, and in HSL it's 185°, 22%, 21%.
