NEUTRALS

Very Black

#424449

RGB 66, 68, 73 · HSL 223°, 5%, 27% · CMYK 10, 7, 0, 71

Very Black is #424449 in HEX — rgb(66, 68, 73), hsl(223°, 5%, 27%), cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 71%).

Very Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 223°, 5%, 27%. 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#424449

RGB66, 68, 73

HSL223°, 5%, 27%

HSV223°, 10%, 29%

CMYK10, 7, 0, 71

Decimal4342857

CSS RGBrgb(66, 68, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 5%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Very Black 5011-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Stargazing DE6336

ΔE 1.1 · #414549

Benjamin Moore

Abyss 2128-20

ΔE 1.4 · #43454C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 1.8 · #44484D

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 1.9 · #46474A

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.9 · #46474A

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.1 · #45484B

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 2.2 · #424648

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 2.3 · #404149

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 2.4 · #44494D

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 2.8 · #444A4F

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 2.9 · #474A51

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.6 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#424449

#484641

Analogous

#414748

#424449

#434148

Triadic

#424449

#484143

#434841

Split-Complementary

#424449

#484341

#474841

Tetradic

#424449

#484147

#484641

#414843

Monochromatic

#0C0C0D

#1D1E20

#424449

#666970

#8C8F97

Rectangle

#424449

#464148

#484641

#434841

Compound

#424449

#434148

#484641

#474841

Variations

Lighter

#65686F

#8B8D94

#BCBDC0

Darker

#34363A

#242528

#151517

Saturation

#444446

#414348

#213569

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

9.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#424449

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#424449

#444448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#424449

#424544

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Very 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

#716052

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#424449

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E6576

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#49412C

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: #424449;

CSS — background

background-color: #424449;

CSS Variable

--color-very-black: #424449;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'very-black': '#424449' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#424449] text-[#424449]

SCSS

$very-black: #424449;

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#42444B · ΔE 1.3

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#464A50 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424449?

#424449 is Very Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #424449 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Very Black?

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

What colors pair well with Very Black?

Very 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 Very Black?

You can download Very 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 Very Black?

The hex code is #424449. In RGB it's 66, 68, 73, and in HSL it's 223°, 5%, 27%.

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