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Black Cherry

#2C1620

RGB 44, 22, 32 · HSL 333°, 33%, 13% · CMYK 0, 50, 27, 83

Black Cherry is #2C1620 in HEX — rgb(44, 22, 32), hsl(333°, 33%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 27%, 83%).

Black Cherry pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 33%, 13%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#2C1620

RGB44, 22, 32

HSL333°, 33%, 13%

HSV333°, 50%, 17%

CMYK0, 50, 27, 83

Decimal2889248

CSS RGBrgb(44, 22, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 33%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 6.8 · #231A24

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 7.9 · #392434

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 9.5 · #392A31

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 10.9 · #392B2D

Dulux

Stage Curtain S46B9

ΔE 11.1 · #3B2B3C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.3 · #392A27

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

ΔE 12.4 · #4A2F37

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 13.3 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 14.8 · #2A2B2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 15.4 · #302F2F

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 17.2 · #563940

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 17.8 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 18.2 · #313536

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 18.5 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 18.6 · #4A3C50

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 20.7 · #404149

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#2C1620

#162C22

Analogous

#2C162B

#2C1620

#2C1716

Triadic

#2C1620

#202C16

#16202C

Split-Complementary

#2C1620

#162C17

#162B2C

Tetradic

#2C1620

#2B2C16

#162C22

#17162C

Monochromatic

#11090C

#2C1620

#5F3045

#92496A

Rectangle

#2C1620

#2C2216

#162C22

#16202C

Compound

#2C1620

#2C1716

#162C22

#162B2C

Variations

Lighter

#67344B

#9C5876

#C39FB0

Darker

#24111A

#190C12

#0F070A

Saturation

#241E21

#2C1620

#370B1F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

16.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C1620

#202020

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C1620

#1B1B1F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C1620

#2B1819

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Black Cherry strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#603D33

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C1620

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E4257

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#213B2F

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: #2C1620;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C1620;

CSS Variable

--color-black-cherry: #2C1620;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-cherry': '#2C1620' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C1620] text-[#2C1620]

SCSS

$black-cherry: #2C1620;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C1620?

#2C1620 is Black Cherry, a near-black pink with a warm undertone.

Is #2C1620 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Cherry?

Black Cherry works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Black Cherry?

Black Cherry pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Cherry?

You can download Black Cherry 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 Cherry?

The hex code is #2C1620. In RGB it's 44, 22, 32, and in HSL it's 333°, 33%, 13%.

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