NEUTRALS

Black Magic

#414040

RGB 65, 64, 64 · HSL 0°, 1%, 25% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 75

Black Magic is #414040 in HEX — rgb(65, 64, 64), hsl(0°, 1%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 75%).

Black Magic pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 1%, 25%. 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#414040

RGB65, 64, 64

HSL0°, 1%, 25%

HSV0°, 2%, 25%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 75

Decimal4276288

CSS RGBrgb(65, 64, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 1%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Black 2133-20

ΔE 1.2 · #3E3E3F

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 1.5 · #3D3D3D

Behr

Off Broadway MQ1-35

ΔE 1.5 · #433F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 1.7 · #3E3F41

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 1.8 · #434341

Vista Paint

Subway C-535

ΔE 1.9 · #41403D

Dulux

Rawene NZ10G3

ΔE 1.9 · #3C3E3F

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 2.1 · #3F4043

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 2.3 · #444546

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 2.5 · #454543

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3.2 · #403A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.7 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.8 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#414040

#3F4040

Analogous

#403F40

#414040

#40403F

Triadic

#414040

#3F403F

#3F3F40

Split-Complementary

#414040

#3F4040

Tetradic

#414040

#40403F

#3F4040

#403F40

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#1A1919

#414040

#676565

#8D8B8B

Rectangle

#414040

#40403F

#3F4040

#3F3F40

Compound

#414040

#40403F

#3F4040

Variations

Lighter

#676565

#8D8B8B

#BDBCBC

Darker

#343232

#232323

#151414

Saturation

#404040

#403F3F

#602020

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

10.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.03:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#414040

#404040

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#414040

#404040

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#414040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Magic 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

#705D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#414040

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D626F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#294444

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: #414040;

CSS — background

background-color: #414040;

CSS Variable

--color-black-magic: #414040;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-magic': '#414040' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#414040] text-[#414040]

SCSS

$black-magic: #414040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #414040?

#414040 is Black Magic, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #414040 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Black Magic?

Black Magic 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 Black Magic?

You can download Black Magic 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 Magic?

The hex code is #414040. In RGB it's 65, 64, 64, and in HSL it's 0°, 1%, 25%.

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