NEUTRALS

Neutral

#2E2C35

RGB 46, 44, 53 · HSL 253°, 9%, 19% · CMYK 13, 17, 0, 79

Neutral is #2E2C35 in HEX — rgb(46, 44, 53), hsl(253°, 9%, 19%), cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 79%).

Neutral pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 253°, 9%, 19%. 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#2E2C35

RGB46, 44, 53

HSL253°, 9%, 19%

HSV253°, 17%, 21%

CMYK13, 17, 0, 79

Decimal3025973

CSS RGBrgb(46, 44, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 9%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 3.5 · #26252D

Dulux

Imperator SG6E9

ΔE 3.7 · #36343C

Sherwin-Williams

Domino SW6989

ΔE 4.6 · #353337

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 4.8 · #38363D

Benjamin Moore

Tulsa 2070-10

ΔE 5.4 · #3C343A

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 5.6 · #36373C

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.8 · #2A2B2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.3 · #302F2F

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 7.1 · #3E3B46

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.1 · #313536

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 7.6 · #372F2E

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.7 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.6 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8.8 · #3B3938

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 9.3 · #404149

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.6 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2E2C35

#33352C

Analogous

#2C2F35

#2E2C35

#322C35

Triadic

#2E2C35

#352E2C

#2C352E

Split-Complementary

#2E2C35

#35322C

#2F352C

Tetradic

#2E2C35

#352C2F

#33352C

#2C3532

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#2E2C35

#524F5F

#777288

Rectangle

#2E2C35

#352C33

#33352C

#2C352E

Compound

#2E2C35

#322C35

#33352C

#2F352C

Variations

Lighter

#555262

#7E7A8D

#B4B2BB

Darker

#25232A

#19181D

#0F0E11

Saturation

#302F32

#2E2C35

#21164B

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

13.74:1

AAA

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E2C35

#2B2E35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E2C35

#2C2C34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E2C35

#2D2E2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

#624E43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E2C35

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F5367

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.

#343922

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: #2E2C35;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E2C35;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #2E2C35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#2E2C35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E2C35] text-[#2E2C35]

SCSS

$neutral: #2E2C35;

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#3B3339 · ΔE 5.1

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Black

#313132 · ΔE 5.9

Midnight Dream

#323436 · ΔE 6.1

After Midnight

#33383E · ΔE 6.1

Jet Black

#333334 · ΔE 6.2

Carbon Copy

#383537 · ΔE 6.3

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#382930 · ΔE 6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E2C35?

#2E2C35 is Neutral, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #2E2C35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #2E2C35. In RGB it's 46, 44, 53, and in HSL it's 253°, 9%, 19%.

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