BLACKS

Black Swan

#332200

RGB 51, 34, 0 · HSL 40°, 100%, 10% · CMYK 0, 33, 100, 80

Black Swan is #332200 in HEX — rgb(51, 34, 0), hsl(40°, 100%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 100%, 80%).

Black Swan pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#332200

RGB51, 34, 0

HSL40°, 100%, 10%

HSV40°, 100%, 20%

CMYK0, 33, 100, 80

Decimal3351040

CSS RGBrgb(51, 34, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sepia Brown 8014

ΔE 11.4 · #382C1E

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 13.9 · #4F3426

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16 · #312F24

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 16.3 · #563529

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.3 · #53372C

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 16.4 · #51392E

Behr

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

ΔE 16.8 · #59432F

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 17.7 · #523C32

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 18.7 · #4C4235

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 18.9 · #473933

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 19.6 · #473633

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 21.3 · #5E463C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 22.1 · #624A3E

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 22.2 · #63493E

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 23.1 · #3B3938

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 24.3 · #595244

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

#332200

#001133

Analogous

#330900

#332200

#2A3300

Triadic

#332200

#003322

#220033

Split-Complementary

#332200

#002A33

#080033

Tetradic

#332200

#003309

#001133

#33002A

Monochromatic

#1A1100

#332200

#805500

#CC8800

Rectangle

#332200

#113300

#001133

#220033

Compound

#332200

#2A3300

#001133

#080033

Variations

Lighter

#8F5F00

#D99712

#E7C176

Darker

#291B00

#1C1300

#100B00

Saturation

#211C12

#332200

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)

vs White

15.33:1

AAA

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#332200

#2D2700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#332200

#252507

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#332200

#341F22

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Black Swan 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

#66461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#332200

Daylight 5500K

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

#534B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#092253

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: #332200;

CSS — background

background-color: #332200;

CSS Variable

--color-black-swan: #332200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-swan': '#332200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#332200] text-[#332200]

SCSS

$black-swan: #332200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #332200?

#332200 is Black Swan, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #332200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Swan?

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

What colors pair well with Black Swan?

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

Where can I download Black Swan?

You can download Black Swan 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 Swan?

The hex code is #332200. In RGB it's 51, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 10%.

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