NEUTRALS

Bluish Black

#413F44

RGB 65, 63, 68 · HSL 264°, 4%, 26% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 73

Bluish Black is #413F44 in HEX — rgb(65, 63, 68), hsl(264°, 4%, 26%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 73%).

Bluish Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 264°, 4%, 26%. 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#413F44

RGB65, 63, 68

HSL264°, 4%, 26%

HSV264°, 7%, 27%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 73

Decimal4276036

CSS RGBrgb(65, 63, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 4%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 1.1 · #403D41

Benjamin Moore

Toucan 2118-20

ΔE 1.5 · #3D3C41

Valspar

New Black 4011-1

ΔE 1.6 · #404145

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 2.4 · #404149

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 2.4 · #3E3F41

Behr

Totally Black HDC-MD-04

ΔE 2.4 · #3E3F41

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

ΔE 2.7 · #443E40

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 2.9 · #494248

Vista Paint

Octavius C-521

ΔE 3 · #39393E

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 3.3 · #38393F

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 3.5 · #49474C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.2 · #403A3A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5 · #423A45

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.1 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.2 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#413F44

#434540

Analogous

#404045

#413F44

#444045

Triadic

#413F44

#454240

#404542

Split-Complementary

#413F44

#454440

#404540

Tetradic

#413F44

#454040

#434540

#404544

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#1C1B1D

#413F44

#68646D

#8E8A93

Rectangle

#413F44

#454043

#434540

#404542

Compound

#413F44

#444045

#434540

#404540

Variations

Lighter

#67646C

#8D8A92

#BDBBBF

Darker

#353337

#242326

#151416

Saturation

#424243

#424045

#3B2065

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

10.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.02:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#413F44

#3F4044

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#413F44

#3F3F43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#413F44

#41403F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bluish Black 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

#705C4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#413F44

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6172

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.

#3B462A

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #413F44;

CSS — background

background-color: #413F44;

CSS Variable

--color-bluish-black: #413F44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bluish-black': '#413F44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#413F44] text-[#413F44]

SCSS

$bluish-black: #413F44;

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#42444B · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #413F44?

#413F44 is Bluish Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #413F44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bluish Black?

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

What colors pair well with Bluish Black?

Bluish Black 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 Bluish Black?

You can download Bluish Black 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 Bluish Black?

The hex code is #413F44. In RGB it's 65, 63, 68, and in HSL it's 264°, 4%, 26%.

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