PURPLES

Blackcurrant

#2E183B

RGB 46, 24, 59 · HSL 278°, 42%, 16% · CMYK 22, 59, 0, 77

Blackcurrant is #2E183B in HEX — rgb(46, 24, 59), hsl(278°, 42%, 16%), cmyk(22%, 59%, 0%, 77%).

Blackcurrant pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 42%, 16%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#2E183B

RGB46, 24, 59

HSL278°, 42%, 16%

HSV278°, 59%, 23%

CMYK22, 59, 0, 77

Decimal3020859

CSS RGBrgb(46, 24, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 42%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Night Blue 5022

ΔE 11.1 · #252850

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 11.2 · #382A59

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 11.3 · #3B2F4C

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 13.4 · #4E3455

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 13.9 · #392434

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 14 · #443757

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 15.9 · #513249

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 16.5 · #5B365E

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 16.9 · #3A3B5B

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 18.8 · #4E4260

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.9 · #5E3D5A

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 19.2 · #54415B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.5 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 21.9 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 22.2 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 24 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2E183B

#243A18

Analogous

#1C183A

#2E183B

#3A1835

Triadic

#2E183B

#3A2D18

#183A2D

Split-Complementary

#2E183B

#353A18

#183A1C

Tetradic

#2E183B

#3A1C18

#243A18

#18353A

Monochromatic

#0E0712

#2E183B

#582E70

#8244A7

Rectangle

#2E183B

#3A1824

#243A18

#183A2D

Compound

#2E183B

#3A1835

#243A18

#183A1C

Variations

Lighter

#5D3177

#8B51AC

#BA9ECA

Darker

#24122F

#190C21

#0F0713

Saturation

#2A242E

#2D183A

#310C46

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

16.03:1

AAA

vs Black

1.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E183B

#1C253B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E183B

#1D1D38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E183B

#2B211D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blackcurrant carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#623F47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E183B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F446C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#2A3E1E

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: #2E183B;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E183B;

CSS Variable

--color-blackcurrant: #2E183B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackcurrant': '#2E183B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E183B] text-[#2E183B]

SCSS

$blackcurrant: #2E183B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E183B?

#2E183B is Blackcurrant, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #2E183B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blackcurrant?

Blackcurrant works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Blackcurrant?

Blackcurrant pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blackcurrant?

You can download Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant?

The hex code is #2E183B. In RGB it's 46, 24, 59, and in HSL it's 278°, 42%, 16%.

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