# Dulux Almost Black

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/almost-black](https://plan-home.com/color/almost-black)

Dulux 09BB 07/008 Almost Black is a dramatic near-black with a cool blue undertone, perfect for creating sophisticated living rooms, moody bedrooms, or striking exterior details. Pair 09BB 07/008 with warm whites, soft greige, natural oak, and brushed brass to balance its depth with welcoming warmth. Almost Black also looks exceptional alongside dusty blush, muted sage, deep navy, and charcoal for a layered, contemporary interior palette. Use 09BB 07/008 on feature walls, cabinetry, doors, or trim for an elegant high-contrast finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Almost Black
- **Color code:** 09BB 07/008
- **HEX:** #3C3E3E
- **RGB:** 60, 62, 62
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 180° Saturation: 3.23% Value: 24.31%
- **HSL:** hsl(180, 2, 24)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.23 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 75.69
- **YIQ:** Y: 61.402 I: -1.192 Q: -0.423
- **XYZ:** X: 4.455 Y: 4.754 Z: 5.239
- **CIE Lab:** L:26.021 a:-0.844 b:-0.293
- **CIE Luv:** L:26.021 u:-1.022 v:-0.218
- **Decimal:** 3948094
- **Hunter Lab:** 21.803, -1.679, 1.015

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [Farrow and Ball Off-Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-off-black-57)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-black-256)
- [RAL Classic Anthracite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016)
- [Dulux Cobalt Night](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-night)
- [Farrow and Ball Railings](https://plan-home.com/color/railings)
- [Tikkurila Licorice](https://plan-home.com/color/licorice-x499)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [RAL Classic Black olive](https://plan-home.com/color/black-olive-ral-6015)
- [RAL Classic Graphite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-grey-ral-7024)
- [Dulux Stable Gates](https://plan-home.com/color/stable-gates)
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [Dulux Rum Caramel 1](https://plan-home.com/color/rum-caramel-1)
- [Farrow and Ball Studio Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-studio-green-93)
- [Dulux Black](https://plan-home.com/color/black)
- [Farrow and Ball Paean Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-paean-black)
- [RAL Classic Umbra grey](https://plan-home.com/color/umbra-grey-ral-7022)
- [Little Greene Lamp Black](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-lamp-black-228)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Night Jewels 2](https://plan-home.com/color/night-jewels-2-00nn-13000)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-cinnebar-4)
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 2](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-2)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 3](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-3)
- [Dulux Nordic Sails 1](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-sails-1)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 4](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-4)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.