NEUTRALS

Black Space

#545354

RGB 84, 83, 84 · HSL 300°, 1%, 33% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 67

Black Space is #545354 in HEX — rgb(84, 83, 84), hsl(300°, 1%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 67%).

Black Space pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 1%, 33%. 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#545354

RGB84, 83, 84

HSL300°, 1%, 33%

HSV300°, 1%, 33%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 67

Decimal5526356

CSS RGBrgb(84, 83, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 1%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 1.2 · #515252

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 1.4 · #555657

Dulux

Western Myall SN4G7

ΔE 1.6 · #545657

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 1.7 · #575757

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 1.7 · #545658

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 1.9 · #524F4F

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2121-10

ΔE 2.1 · #585858

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 2.1 · #585858

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.7 · #535654

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 3 · #595A5C

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 3.3 · #5D585B

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.6 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.8 · #494F50

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 3.8 · #5E5755

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 5.4 · #4D4746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.7 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#545354

#535553

Analogous

#545355

#545354

#555354

Triadic

#545354

#555553

#535555

Split-Complementary

#545354

#545553

#535554

Tetradic

#545354

#555453

#535553

#535455

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#2E2D2E

#545354

#7C797C

#A2A0A2

Rectangle

#545354

#555353

#535553

#535555

Compound

#545354

#555354

#535553

#535554

Variations

Lighter

#787578

#999899

#C4C3C4

Darker

#444344

#2F2E2F

#1B1B1B

Saturation

#545454

#555355

#7F2A7F

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

7.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#545354

#535354

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545354

#535354

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545354

#545353

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Space 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

#7E6B5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545354

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C707E

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.

#365936

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: #545354;

CSS — background

background-color: #545354;

CSS Variable

--color-black-space: #545354;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-space': '#545354' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545354] text-[#545354]

SCSS

$black-space: #545354;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545354?

#545354 is Black Space, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545354 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Space?

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

What colors pair well with Black Space?

Black Space 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 Space?

You can download Black Space 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 Space?

The hex code is #545354. In RGB it's 84, 83, 84, and in HSL it's 300°, 1%, 33%.

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