NEUTRALS

Wet Charcoal

#222023

RGB 34, 32, 35 · HSL 280°, 4%, 13% · CMYK 3, 9, 0, 86

Wet Charcoal is #222023 in HEX — rgb(34, 32, 35), hsl(280°, 4%, 13%), cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 86%).

Wet Charcoal pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 280°, 4%, 13%. 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#222023

RGB34, 32, 35

HSL280°, 4%, 13%

HSV280°, 9%, 14%

CMYK3, 9, 0, 86

Decimal2236451

CSS RGBrgb(34, 32, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 4%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Brown 8022

ΔE 2.4 · #212121

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 3.2 · #262627

Dulux

Black SG6G9

ΔE 3.2 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 3.2 · #242322

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.3 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 7.1 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 7.3 · #302F2F

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 8.4 · #273031

Benjamin Moore

Black 2132-10 · HC-190

ΔE 8.4 · #323233

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9.8 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10 · #392A27

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.8 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 11.9 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 12.2 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 13.9 · #3E3B46

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 14.8 · #414040

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#222023

#212220

Analogous

#202022

#222023

#222022

Triadic

#222023

#222220

#202222

Split-Complementary

#222023

#222220

#202220

Tetradic

#222023

#222020

#212220

#202222

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#222023

#48454A

#6F6972

Rectangle

#222023

#222021

#212220

#202222

Compound

#222023

#222022

#212220

#202220

Variations

Lighter

#4F4A51

#7B767E

#B2AFB4

Darker

#1B191C

#121113

#0B0A0B

Saturation

#212122

#222022

#271032

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

16.17:1

AAA

vs Black

1.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#222023

#202123

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#222023

#202023

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#222023

#222120

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wet Charcoal 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

#594535

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#222023

Daylight 5500K

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

#464A5A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2A3922

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #222023;

CSS — background

background-color: #222023;

CSS Variable

--color-wet-charcoal: #222023;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wet-charcoal': '#222023' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#222023] text-[#222023]

SCSS

$wet-charcoal: #222023;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #222023?

#222023 is Wet Charcoal, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #222023 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wet Charcoal?

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

What colors pair well with Wet Charcoal?

Wet Charcoal 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 Wet Charcoal?

You can download Wet Charcoal 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 Wet Charcoal?

The hex code is #222023. In RGB it's 34, 32, 35, and in HSL it's 280°, 4%, 13%.

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