NEUTRALS

Noir

#312B27

RGB 49, 43, 39 · HSL 24°, 11%, 17% · CMYK 0, 12, 20, 81

Noir is #312B27 in HEX — rgb(49, 43, 39), hsl(24°, 11%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 81%).

Noir pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 11%, 17%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#312B27

RGB49, 43, 39

HSL24°, 11%, 17%

HSV24°, 20%, 19%

CMYK0, 12, 20, 81

Decimal3222311

CSS RGBrgb(49, 43, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 11%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Umbra Grey 7022

ΔE 2.1 · #332F2C

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

ΔE 2.3 · #362E2C

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 3.1 · #372F2E

Dulux

Luck SG6B9

ΔE 3.9 · #363231

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4 · #302F2F

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 4.4 · #393432

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 4.7 · #392A27

Sherwin-Williams

Caviar SW6990

ΔE 4.7 · #313031

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 4.8 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 4.9 · #2A2B2C

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 5.2 · #312F24

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.3 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.8 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.5 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 9.9 · #414040

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 10.3 · #493C3F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#312B27

#272C30

Analogous

#302728

#312B27

#302F27

Triadic

#312B27

#27302A

#2A2730

Split-Complementary

#312B27

#27302F

#272830

Tetradic

#312B27

#283027

#272C30

#2F2730

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#312B27

#5B5049

#85756B

Rectangle

#312B27

#2C3027

#272C30

#2A2730

Compound

#312B27

#302F27

#272C30

#272830

Variations

Lighter

#5F544C

#8C7E74

#BBB4AF

Darker

#27221F

#1B1715

#100E0C

Saturation

#2D2B2A

#302A27

#432713

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

13.95:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#312B27

#2E2D27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#312B27

#2C2C28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#312B27

#312B2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Noir gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#644D38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#312B27

Daylight 5500K

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

#51525D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#223039

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: #312B27;

CSS — background

background-color: #312B27;

CSS Variable

--color-noir: #312B27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noir': '#312B27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#312B27] text-[#312B27]

SCSS

$noir: #312B27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #312B27?

#312B27 is Noir, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #312B27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noir?

Noir works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Noir?

Noir pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Noir?

You can download Noir 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 Noir?

The hex code is #312B27. In RGB it's 49, 43, 39, and in HSL it's 24°, 11%, 17%.

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