NEUTRALS

Bastille

#2C2C32

RGB 44, 44, 50 · HSL 240°, 6%, 18% · CMYK 12, 12, 0, 80

Bastille is #2C2C32 in HEX — rgb(44, 44, 50), hsl(240°, 6%, 18%), cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 80%).

Bastille pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 6%, 18%. 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#2C2C32

RGB44, 44, 50

HSL240°, 6%, 18%

HSV240°, 12%, 20%

CMYK12, 12, 0, 80

Decimal2894898

CSS RGBrgb(44, 44, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 6%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 3.5 · #26252D

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 3.6 · #2A2B2C

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 3.7 · #2F2F30

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 4.2 · #282728

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 4.2 · #2E2E2E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.3 · #302F2F

Benjamin Moore

Black 2132-10 · HC-190

ΔE 4.3 · #323233

Behr

Spade Black BNC-38

ΔE 4.4 · #2D3439

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.4 · #313536

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 6.4 · #372F2E

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.5 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.5 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.7 · #3B3938

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 8.1 · #3E3B46

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 9.6 · #404149

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.8 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2C2C32

#31312B

Analogous

#2B2E31

#2C2C32

#2E2B31

Triadic

#2C2C32

#312B2B

#2B312B

Split-Complementary

#2C2C32

#312E2B

#2E312B

Tetradic

#2C2C32

#312B2E

#31312B

#2B312E

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#2C2C32

#4F4F59

#737382

Rectangle

#2C2C32

#312B31

#31312B

#2B312B

Compound

#2C2C32

#2E2B31

#31312B

#2E312B

Variations

Lighter

#52525D

#7B7B88

#B3B3B9

Darker

#222227

#18181B

#0E0E10

Saturation

#2D2D2F

#2B2B31

#161646

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

13.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C2C32

#2B2D32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C2C32

#2C2C31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C2C32

#2B2D2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bastille 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

#604E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C2C32

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E5365

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#393922

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: #2C2C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C2C32;

CSS Variable

--color-bastille: #2C2C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bastille': '#2C2C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C2C32] text-[#2C2C32]

SCSS

$bastille: #2C2C32;

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#313132 · ΔE 4.1

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#323436 · ΔE 4.5

Jet Black

#333334 · ΔE 4.6

Twilight Zone

#343435 · ΔE 4.9

Black Satin

#313435 · ΔE 5.0

Universal Black

#353435 · ΔE 5.0

Carbon Copy

#383537 · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C2C32?

#2C2C32 is Bastille, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #2C2C32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bastille?

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

What colors pair well with Bastille?

Bastille 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 Bastille?

You can download Bastille 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 Bastille?

The hex code is #2C2C32. In RGB it's 44, 44, 50, and in HSL it's 240°, 6%, 18%.

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