PURPLES

Black Safflower

#302833

RGB 48, 40, 51 · HSL 284°, 12%, 18% · CMYK 6, 22, 0, 80

Black Safflower is #302833 in HEX — rgb(48, 40, 51), hsl(284°, 12%, 18%), cmyk(6%, 22%, 0%, 80%).

Black Safflower pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 12%, 18%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#302833

RGB48, 40, 51

HSL284°, 12%, 18%

HSV284°, 22%, 20%

CMYK6, 22, 0, 80

Decimal3156019

CSS RGBrgb(48, 40, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 12%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 4.4 · #26252D

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 4.7 · #392A31

Dulux

Magic Cauldron S45B9

ΔE 4.8 · #372B3C

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 4.9 · #3C323D

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 6.4 · #3E343B

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 6.9 · #392434

Sherwin-Williams

Domino SW6989

ΔE 7.1 · #353337

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 7.5 · #40373E

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.2 · #423A45

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 8.5 · #3E3B46

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 10 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.5 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 10.9 · #343B4E

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 11 · #3B3938

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 11.4 · #404149

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

#302833

#2B3328

Analogous

#2B2833

#302833

#332831

Triadic

#302833

#333028

#283330

Split-Complementary

#302833

#313328

#28332B

Tetradic

#302833

#332B28

#2B3328

#283133

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#302833

#594A5E

#816C89

Rectangle

#302833

#33282B

#2B3328

#283330

Compound

#302833

#332831

#2B3328

#28332B

Variations

Lighter

#5D4D62

#88758E

#B9B0BC

Darker

#272029

#1B161D

#100D11

Saturation

#2F2C30

#302833

#3A1448

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

14.22:1

AAA

vs Black

1.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#302833

#2A2C33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#302833

#292932

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#302833

#2F2A29

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Black Safflower 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

#634B41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#302833

Daylight 5500K

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

#515066

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#293922

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: #302833;

CSS — background

background-color: #302833;

CSS Variable

--color-black-safflower: #302833;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-safflower': '#302833' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#302833] text-[#302833]

SCSS

$black-safflower: #302833;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #302833?

#302833 is Black Safflower, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #302833 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Safflower?

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

What colors pair well with Black Safflower?

Black Safflower 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 Black Safflower?

You can download Black Safflower 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 Safflower?

The hex code is #302833. In RGB it's 48, 40, 51, and in HSL it's 284°, 12%, 18%.

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