NEUTRALS

Aimiru Brown

#2E372E

RGB 46, 55, 46 · HSL 120°, 9%, 20% · CMYK 16, 0, 16, 78

Aimiru Brown is #2E372E in HEX — rgb(46, 55, 46), hsl(120°, 9%, 20%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 16%, 78%).

Aimiru Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 9%, 20%. 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#2E372E

RGB46, 55, 46

HSL120°, 9%, 20%

HSV120°, 16%, 22%

CMYK16, 0, 16, 78

Decimal3028782

CSS RGBrgb(46, 55, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 9%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fir Green 6009

ΔE 2.4 · #31372B

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 2.7 · #28372F

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

ΔE 2.8 · #343B2F

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 3.6 · #343B36

Dulux

Nimrod SG5G9

ΔE 4.1 · #343B37

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 5.8 · #373632

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 6.1 · #312F24

Vista Paint

Black Licorice C-528

ΔE 6.6 · #373938

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.7 · #3B3938

Hallman-Lindsay

Black Licorice 529

ΔE 7.7 · #3A3B3B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.7 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 7.9 · #384543

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 8.1 · #302F2F

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 8.8 · #3D4645

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 9.2 · #444B43

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.5 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#2E372E

#382E38

Analogous

#33382E

#2E372E

#2E3833

Triadic

#2E372E

#2E2E38

#382E2E

Split-Complementary

#2E372E

#332E38

#382E33

Tetradic

#2E372E

#2E3338

#382E38

#38332E

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2E372E

#516151

#748B74

Rectangle

#2E372E

#2E3838

#382E38

#382E2E

Compound

#2E372E

#2E3833

#382E38

#382E33

Variations

Lighter

#546454

#7B8E7B

#B3BCB3

Darker

#252D25

#191F19

#0F120F

Saturation

#323432

#2E382E

#174F17

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

12.34:1

AAA

vs Black

1.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E372E

#35332F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E372E

#36362F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E372E

#2F3636

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aimiru Brown 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

#62563E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E372E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F5B62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#392239

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: #2E372E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E372E;

CSS Variable

--color-aimiru-brown: #2E372E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aimiru-brown': '#2E372E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E372E] text-[#2E372E]

SCSS

$aimiru-brown: #2E372E;

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#27362E · ΔE 2.8

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#363A32 · ΔE 3.0

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#242E2C · ΔE 6.2

Blacktop

#393D3C · ΔE 6.8

Black Knight

#303536 · ΔE 7.0

Salamander

#2F3E3E · ΔE 7.0

Black Satin

#313435 · ΔE 7.4

Black Beauty

#393736 · ΔE 7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E372E?

#2E372E is Aimiru Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #2E372E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aimiru Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Aimiru Brown?

Aimiru Brown 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 Aimiru Brown?

You can download Aimiru Brown 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 Aimiru Brown?

The hex code is #2E372E. In RGB it's 46, 55, 46, and in HSL it's 120°, 9%, 20%.

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