BROWNS

Kenpōzome Black

#2E211B

RGB 46, 33, 27 · HSL 19°, 26%, 14% · CMYK 0, 28, 41, 82

Kenpōzome Black is #2E211B in HEX — rgb(46, 33, 27), hsl(19°, 26%, 14%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 41%, 82%).

Kenpōzome Black pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 19°, 26%, 14%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#2E211B
RGB46, 33, 27
HSL19°, 26%, 14%
HSV19°, 41%, 18%
CMYK0, 28, 41, 82
Decimal3023131
CSS RGBrgb(46, 33, 27)
CSS HSLhsl(19, 26%, 14%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 5.1 · #392A27

RAL

Olive Drab 6022

ΔE 5.5 · #25221B

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 7.1 · #3D2E2C

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 7.5 · #242322

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 7.5 · #242322

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 7.5 · #392B2D

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 8.4 · #312F24

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 8.5 · #282728

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.6 · #302F2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 9.7 · #2A2B2C

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 9.8 · #393432

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 12 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 12.3 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 13.1 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 14.1 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 15.3 · #414040

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

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

#2E211B
#1A272D

Analogous

#2D1A1E
#2E211B
#2D2A1A

Triadic

#2E211B
#1A2D20
#201A2D

Split-Complementary

#2E211B
#1A2D2A
#1A1E2D

Tetradic

#2E211B
#1E2D1A
#1A272D
#2A1A2D

Monochromatic

#100C09
#100C09
#2E211B
#5D4337
#8D6653

Rectangle

#2E211B
#272D1A
#1A272D
#201A2D

Compound

#2E211B
#2D2A1A
#1A272D
#1A1E2D

Variations

Lighter

#64483B
#977160
#C0ADA4

Darker

#241A15
#19120E
#0F0A08

Saturation

#262321
#2D201A
#3A1B0D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

15.56:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E211B
#28261B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E211B
#24241C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E211B
#2E2022

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Kenpōzome Black grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition
PersonalityReliable, warm, considered
earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#62452F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E211B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F4A54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#223239

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

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: #2E211B;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2E211B;
CSS Variable 
--color-kenpōzome-black: #2E211B;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'kenpōzome-black': '#2E211B' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2E211B] text-[#2E211B]
SCSS 
$kenpōzome-black: #2E211B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E211B?

#2E211B is Kenpōzome Black, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #2E211B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kenpōzome Black?

Kenpōzome Black works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Kenpōzome Black?

Kenpōzome Black pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kenpōzome Black?

You can download Kenpōzome 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 Kenpōzome Black?

The hex code is #2E211B. In RGB it's 46, 33, 27, and in HSL it's 19°, 26%, 14%.

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