BLUES

Black Turmeric

#2C4364

RGB 44, 67, 100 · HSL 215°, 39%, 28% · CMYK 56, 33, 0, 61

Black Turmeric is #2C4364 in HEX — rgb(44, 67, 100), hsl(215°, 39%, 28%), cmyk(56%, 33%, 0%, 61%).

Black Turmeric pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 39%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#2C4364

RGB44, 67, 100

HSL215°, 39%, 28%

HSV215°, 56%, 39%

CMYK56, 33, 0, 61

Decimal2900836

CSS RGBrgb(44, 67, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 39%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Night Flight S520-7

ΔE 1.1 · #2A4163

Sherwin-Williams

Dress Blues SW9176

ΔE 2.7 · #2B4360

Benjamin Moore

Downpour 2063-20

ΔE 2.9 · #26476A

Vista Paint

Midnight Interlude K-1243

ΔE 3 · #30466B

Dulux

Alpine Race S37F9

ΔE 3 · #234362

PPG

Blue Tang 10-32 · 1160-7

ΔE 4 · #2A4B6E

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #354A67

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.6 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 5.9 · #3A4A64

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 6.2 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.2 · #3A5170

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 7.4 · #3A3B5B

Valspar

Enchanted Navy 4010-8

ΔE 8.4 · #485375

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 9.5 · #1D334A

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 15.8 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.3 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2C4364

#634C2C

Analogous

#2C5F63

#2C4364

#302C63

Triadic

#2C4364

#632C43

#43632C

Split-Complementary

#2C4364

#63302C

#5F632C

Tetradic

#2C4364

#632C5F

#634C2C

#2C6330

Monochromatic

#080C12

#141F2E

#2C4364

#436798

#6A8DBE

Rectangle

#2C4364

#4C2C63

#634C2C

#43632C

Compound

#2C4364

#302C63

#634C2C

#5F632C

Variations

Lighter

#426596

#6C8BB5

#ADBCD0

Darker

#223551

#162438

#0D1521

Saturation

#3F4650

#2C4363

#163F79

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.09:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C4364

#324064

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C4364

#404060

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C4364

#274944

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Black Turmeric lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#605F66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C4364

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E648A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#514029

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #2C4364;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C4364;

CSS Variable

--color-black-turmeric: #2C4364;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-turmeric': '#2C4364' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C4364] text-[#2C4364]

SCSS

$black-turmeric: #2C4364;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C4364?

#2C4364 is Black Turmeric, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C4364 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Turmeric?

Black Turmeric works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Black Turmeric?

Black Turmeric pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Turmeric?

You can download Black Turmeric 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 Turmeric?

The hex code is #2C4364. In RGB it's 44, 67, 100, and in HSL it's 215°, 39%, 28%.

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