Dulux Basically Black 42BB 09/032

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Basically Black for living room (3 photos)
Basically Black for exterior (5 photos)
Dulux Basically Black reviews (11 photos)
What are Dulux Basically Black undertones?
Is Basically Black 42BB 09/032 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Basically Black
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	42BB 09/032
Name:	Basically Black
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Basically Black?

Dulux Basically Black 42BB 09/032 is a deep charcoal grey with a noticeable cool, blue-grey cast rather than a flat, inky black. Its softened depth makes it a practical option for feature walls, fitted cabinetry, interior doors, or a study where a darker finish is wanted without losing all visible detail. In bright daylight, the grey-blue character is clearer, while evening lighting can make this shade read closer to near-black. Pair Basically Black with clean off-whites, pale concrete tones, brushed steel, or light oak to sharpen its cool character. Against warmer timber, brass, and tan leather, it creates a more grounded contrast.

Basically Black for living room (3 photos)

Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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Basically Black for exterior (5 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Dulux Basically Black reviews (11 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Dulux Basically Black undertones?

Basically Black is a deep, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#494D52

RGB code:

73, 77, 82

Is Dulux Basically Black cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 213°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

42BB 09/032 Basically Black HSL code: 213, 6%, 30%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Basically Black

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Basically Black:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

42BB 09/032
Basically Black

Darker shades

42BB 09/032
Basically Black

30BB 05/022
Cobalt Night

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Basically Black with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.

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Format	Code
HEX	#494D52
RGB Decimal	73, 77, 82
RGB Percent	28.63%, 30.20%, 32.16%
HSV	Hue: 213° Saturation: 10.98% Value: 32.16%
HSL	hsl(213, 6, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.98 Magenta: 6.1 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.84
YIQ	Y: 76.374 I: -3.99 Q: 0.71
XYZ	X: 6.924 Y: 7.333 Z: 9.031
CIE Lab	L:32.554 a:-0.462 b:-3.507
CIE Luv	L:32.554 u:-2.339 v:-4.256
Decimal	4803922
Hunter Lab	27.08, -1.75, -0.817