BLACKS

Chocolate Melange

#331100

RGB 51, 17, 0 · HSL 20°, 100%, 10% · CMYK 0, 67, 100, 80

Chocolate Melange is #331100 in HEX — rgb(51, 17, 0), hsl(20°, 100%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 80%).

Chocolate Melange pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 20°, 100%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#331100
RGB51, 17, 0
HSL20°, 100%, 10%
HSV20°, 100%, 20%
CMYK0, 67, 100, 80
Decimal3346688
CSS RGBrgb(51, 17, 0)
CSS HSLhsl(20, 100%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 10.8 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 11.6 · #432722

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 13.8 · #351F21

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 16.2 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 17 · #593030

Behr

Brown Eyes S-G-740

ΔE 17.1 · #543231

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 18.5 · #563135

Vista Paint

Wrightsford K-1168

ΔE 19.8 · #463730

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 19.9 · #473633

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 20.4 · #67272A

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 20.9 · #633D38

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 21.4 · #683839

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 23.2 · #583F40

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 23.3 · #6C403E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 23.3 · #5D3B42

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 23.6 · #6B443D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

#331100
#002233

Analogous

#330009
#331100
#332B00

Triadic

#331100
#003311
#110033

Split-Complementary

#331100
#00332B
#000933

Tetradic

#331100
#093300
#002233
#2A0033

Monochromatic

#1A0900
#1A0900
#331100
#802B00
#CC4400

Rectangle

#331100
#223300
#002233
#110033

Compound

#331100
#332B00
#002233
#000933

Variations

Lighter

#8F3000
#D95412
#E79C76

Darker

#290E00
#1C0900
#100500

Saturation

#211712
#331100
#331100

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

17.20:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#331100
#252000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#331100
#1A1A02

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#331100
#331014

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Chocolate Melange reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth
PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive
dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#66391B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#331100

Daylight 5500K

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

#533E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#093A53

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: #331100;
CSS — background 
background-color: #331100;
CSS Variable 
--color-chocolate-melange: #331100;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'chocolate-melange': '#331100' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#331100] text-[#331100]
SCSS 
$chocolate-melange: #331100;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #331100?

#331100 is Chocolate Melange, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #331100 warm or cool?

Chocolate Melange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chocolate Melange?

Chocolate Melange works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Chocolate Melange?

Chocolate Melange pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chocolate Melange?

You can download Chocolate Melange 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 Chocolate Melange?

The hex code is #331100. In RGB it's 51, 17, 0, and in HSL it's 20°, 100%, 10%.

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