NEUTRALS

Noir

#434446

RGB 67, 68, 70 · HSL 220°, 2%, 27% · CMYK 4, 3, 0, 73

Noir is #434446 in HEX — rgb(67, 68, 70), hsl(220°, 2%, 27%), cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 73%).

Noir pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 2%, 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#434446

RGB67, 68, 70

HSL220°, 2%, 27%

HSV220°, 4%, 27%

CMYK4, 3, 0, 73

Decimal4408390

CSS RGBrgb(67, 68, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 2%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 0.8 · #444546

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 1.1 · #454445

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 1.2 · #464647

Benjamin Moore

Graphite 1603

ΔE 1.4 · #454748

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 1.4 · #424648

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 1.5 · #46474A

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.5 · #46474A

Behr

Totally Black HDC-MD-04

ΔE 2.2 · #3E3F41

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 2.2 · #464544

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.7 · #3F4647

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 2.7 · #434341

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 3.1 · #474B4E

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.8 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.3 · #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

#434446

#464543

Analogous

#434646

#434446

#444346

Triadic

#434446

#464344

#444643

Split-Complementary

#434446

#464443

#464643

Tetradic

#434446

#464346

#464543

#434644

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#1E1E1F

#434446

#696A6D

#8F9194

Rectangle

#434446

#454346

#464543

#444643

Compound

#434446

#444346

#464543

#464643

Variations

Lighter

#68696C

#8D8F91

#BDBEBF

Darker

#363738

#252627

#161617

Saturation

#444545

#434446

#223968

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

#434446

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#434446

#444446

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#434446

#434444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Noir 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

#726050

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#434446

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F6574

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.

#493F2C

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: #434446;

CSS — background

background-color: #434446;

CSS Variable

--color-noir: #434446;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noir': '#434446' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#434446] text-[#434446]

SCSS

$noir: #434446;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #434446?

#434446 is Noir, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #434446 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noir?

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

What colors pair well with Noir?

Noir 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 Noir?

You can download Noir 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 Noir?

The hex code is #434446. In RGB it's 67, 68, 70, and in HSL it's 220°, 2%, 27%.

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