BLACKS

Sepia Black

#2B0202

RGB 43, 2, 2 · HSL 0°, 91%, 9% · CMYK 0, 95, 95, 83

Sepia Black is #2B0202 in HEX — rgb(43, 2, 2), hsl(0°, 91%, 9%), cmyk(0%, 95%, 95%, 83%).

Sepia Black pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 0°, 91%, 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#2B0202

RGB43, 2, 2

HSL0°, 91%, 9%

HSV0°, 95%, 17%

CMYK0, 95, 95, 83

Decimal2818562

CSS RGBrgb(43, 2, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 91%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 13.6 · #351F21

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 15.9 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 17.6 · #4F2318

Behr

Cimarron BXC-69

ΔE 18.7 · #592831

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 19.5 · #392434

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 20.1 · #593030

Dulux

Red Marble S03C9

ΔE 20.3 · #583130

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 22.9 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 23.2 · #473633

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 23.2 · #282728

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 24 · #563940

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 24.8 · #2A2B2C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 24.8 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 26.1 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 26.7 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 28.2 · #593C50

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2B0202

#022C2C

Analogous

#2C0217

#2B0202

#2C1702

Triadic

#2B0202

#022C02

#02022C

Split-Complementary

#2B0202

#022C17

#02172C

Tetradic

#2B0202

#172C02

#022C2C

#17022C

Monochromatic

#180101

#2B0202

#750606

#BE0909

Rectangle

#2B0202

#2C2C02

#022C2C

#02022C

Compound

#2B0202

#2C1702

#022C2C

#02172C

Variations

Lighter

#840606

#CD1A1A

#E27A7A

Darker

#240101

#190000

#0F0000

Saturation

#1D1111

#2C0202

#2D0101

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

18.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.11:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B0202

#1B1700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B0202

#0F0F02

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B0202

#2A0407

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Sepia 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

#602E1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B0202

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D3341

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#0A5151

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: #2B0202;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B0202;

CSS Variable

--color-sepia-black: #2B0202;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sepia-black': '#2B0202' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B0202] text-[#2B0202]

SCSS

$sepia-black: #2B0202;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B0202?

#2B0202 is Sepia Black, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #2B0202 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sepia Black?

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

What colors pair well with Sepia Black?

Sepia 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 Sepia Black?

You can download Sepia 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 Sepia Black?

The hex code is #2B0202. In RGB it's 43, 2, 2, and in HSL it's 0°, 91%, 9%.

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