BLUES
Black Pepper
#717C86
Black Pepper is a mid-tone blue sitting at HSL 209°, 9%, 48%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Black Pepper 2130-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #717C86?
#717C86 is Black Pepper, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #717C86 warm or cool?
Black Pepper reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Black Pepper?
Black Pepper works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Black Pepper?
Black Pepper pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Black Pepper?
You can download Black Pepper 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 RGB value of #717C86?
#717C86 converts to RGB 113, 124, 134.