GREENS
Black Water
#2E4744
Black Water is #2E4744 in HEX — rgb(46, 71, 68), hsl(173°, 21%, 23%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 4%, 72%).
Black Water pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 21%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Black Water S28A9
Hallman-Lindsay
Winter Balsam historic-winter-balsam
Vista Paint
Atlantic Waves C-472
Behr
Thermal S440-7
Benjamin Moore
Miramichi CC-752
Dunn-Edwards
Deep Pine DEA180
Sherwin-Williams
Cascades SW7623
PPG
Night Watch 1145-7
Kilz
Oceans Deep TB-60
Valspar
Peacock House 5010-4
RAL
Moss Green 6005
Dutch Boy
Dark Green D-6751
Colorhouse
Metal .06 Metal-06
Kobra
Green 38
Farrow & Ball
Studio Green 93
IKEA
IKEA152 152
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
6/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries
Best Uses
main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture
Pairs With
soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Black Water sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #2E4744?
#2E4744 is Black Water, a deep green with a cool undertone.
Is #2E4744 warm or cool?
Black Water reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Black Water?
Black Water works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Black Water?
Black Water pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Black Water?
You can download Black Water 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 Water?
The hex code is #2E4744. In RGB it's 46, 71, 68, and in HSL it's 173°, 21%, 23%.
