NEUTRALS

Terminal Black

#2B322D

RGB 43, 50, 45 · HSL 137°, 8%, 18% · CMYK 14, 0, 10, 80

Terminal Black is #2B322D in HEX — rgb(43, 50, 45), hsl(137°, 8%, 18%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 80%).

Terminal Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 137°, 8%, 18%. 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#2B322D

RGB43, 50, 45

HSL137°, 8%, 18%

HSV137°, 14%, 20%

CMYK14, 0, 10, 80

Decimal2830893

CSS RGBrgb(43, 50, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 8%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Black Suede S-H-790

ΔE 2.4 · #293331

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 2.8 · #252F2D

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 4.1 · #343B36

Dulux

Nimrod SG5G9

ΔE 4.2 · #343B37

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 4.6 · #373632

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 4.7 · #313536

RAL

Anthracite Grey 7016

ΔE 4.8 · #293133

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 5.1 · #302F2F

Vista Paint

Black Licorice C-528

ΔE 5.2 · #373938

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.6 · #2A2B2C

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.5 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 6.8 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 8.8 · #414040

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 9.4 · #3F4043

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11 · #392A27

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

#2B322D

#322A2F

Analogous

#2C322A

#2B322D

#2A3230

Triadic

#2B322D

#2C2A32

#322C2A

Split-Complementary

#2B322D

#302A32

#322A2C

Tetradic

#2B322D

#2A2C32

#322A2F

#32302A

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2B322D

#4D5B51

#718476

Rectangle

#2B322D

#2A2F32

#322A2F

#322C2A

Compound

#2B322D

#2A3230

#322A2F

#322A2C

Variations

Lighter

#515F55

#798A7E

#B2BAB4

Darker

#222823

#171B18

#0D100E

Saturation

#2D2F2D

#2A322C

#154723

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)

vs White

13.15:1

AAA

vs Black

1.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B322D

#302F2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B322D

#31312E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B322D

#2C3131

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Terminal Black 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

#60523D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B322D

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D5761

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.

#392233

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: #2B322D;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B322D;

CSS Variable

--color-terminal-black: #2B322D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terminal-black': '#2B322D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B322D] text-[#2B322D]

SCSS

$terminal-black: #2B322D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B322D?

#2B322D is Terminal Black, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #2B322D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terminal Black?

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

What colors pair well with Terminal Black?

Terminal Black 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 Terminal Black?

You can download Terminal 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 Terminal Black?

The hex code is #2B322D. In RGB it's 43, 50, 45, and in HSL it's 137°, 8%, 18%.

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