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Darkout

#2D1608

RGB 45, 22, 8 · HSL 23°, 70%, 10% · CMYK 0, 51, 82, 82

Darkout is #2D1608 in HEX — rgb(45, 22, 8), hsl(23°, 70%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 82%, 82%).

Darkout pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 70%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#2D1608

RGB45, 22, 8

HSL23°, 70%, 10%

HSV23°, 82%, 18%

CMYK0, 51, 82, 82

Decimal2954760

CSS RGBrgb(45, 22, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 70%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 9.8 · #432722

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 10.1 · #351F21

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.9 · #392A27

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 13.7 · #3D2E2C

Dulux

Deep Leather S05C9

ΔE 14.9 · #41322F

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 15.4 · #312F24

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 15.5 · #242322

Behr

Wild Horse S-G-770

ΔE 15.8 · #4F3631

Vista Paint

Film Noir C-143

ΔE 15.9 · #463730

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 16.3 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 17 · #473933

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 20.2 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 20.3 · #3B3938

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 20.8 · #493C3F

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 21.1 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 21.9 · #4F443F

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2D1608

#081E2B

Analogous

#2B080C

#2D1608

#2B2708

Triadic

#2D1608

#082B15

#15082B

Split-Complementary

#2D1608

#082B27

#080C2B

Tetradic

#2D1608

#0C2B08

#081E2B

#27082B

Monochromatic

#160B04

#2D1608

#6C3513

#AD551F

Rectangle

#2D1608

#1E2B08

#081E2B

#15082B

Compound

#2D1608

#2B2708

#081E2B

#080C2B

Variations

Lighter

#793C15

#BB6530

#D6A587

Darker

#231105

#190C03

#0F0702

Saturation

#1F1814

#2B1508

#2F1404

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

17.08:1

AAA

vs Black

1.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D1608

#231F07

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D1608

#1B1B0A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D1608

#2D1517

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Darkout reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#613D21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D1608

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E4245

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#133449

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: #2D1608;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D1608;

CSS Variable

--color-darkout: #2D1608;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darkout': '#2D1608' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D1608] text-[#2D1608]

SCSS

$darkout: #2D1608;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D1608?

#2D1608 is Darkout, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #2D1608 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darkout?

Darkout works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Darkout?

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

Where can I download Darkout?

You can download Darkout 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 Darkout?

The hex code is #2D1608. In RGB it's 45, 22, 8, and in HSL it's 23°, 70%, 10%.

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