NEUTRALS

Spade Black

#424142

RGB 66, 65, 66 · HSL 300°, 1%, 26% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 74

Spade Black is #424142 in HEX — rgb(66, 65, 66), hsl(300°, 1%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 74%).

Spade Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 1%, 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#424142

RGB66, 65, 66

HSL300°, 1%, 26%

HSV300°, 2%, 26%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 74

Decimal4342082

CSS RGBrgb(66, 65, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 1%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 0.8 · #414040

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 1.3 · #454445

Benjamin Moore

Black 2133-20

ΔE 1.5 · #3E3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 1.5 · #3E3F41

Behr

Totally Black HDC-MD-04

ΔE 1.5 · #3E3F41

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

ΔE 1.6 · #434446

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 1.8 · #444546

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 2.1 · #434341

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 2.1 · #3D3D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 2.5 · #454543

Vista Paint

Subway C-535

ΔE 2.7 · #41403D

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3.6 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.8 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4.5 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.4 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#424142

#424342

Analogous

#424243

#424142

#434242

Triadic

#424142

#434342

#424343

Split-Complementary

#424142

#424342

Tetradic

#424142

#434242

#424342

#424243

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#1C1C1C

#424142

#6A686A

#908E90

Rectangle

#424142

#434242

#424342

#424343

Compound

#424142

#434242

#424342

Variations

Lighter

#696769

#8F8D8F

#BDBCBD

Darker

#363436

#252425

#151515

Saturation

#424242

#434243

#642164

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

10.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#424142

#414142

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#424142

#414142

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#424142

#424141

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spade 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

#715D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#424142

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E6271

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.

#2A462A

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: #424142;

CSS — background

background-color: #424142;

CSS Variable

--color-spade-black: #424142;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spade-black': '#424142' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#424142] text-[#424142]

SCSS

$spade-black: #424142;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424142?

#424142 is Spade Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #424142 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spade Black?

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

What colors pair well with Spade Black?

Spade 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 Spade Black?

You can download Spade 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 Spade Black?

The hex code is #424142. In RGB it's 66, 65, 66, and in HSL it's 300°, 1%, 26%.

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