NEUTRALS

Livid Brown

#312A29

RGB 49, 42, 41 · HSL 7°, 9%, 18% · CMYK 0, 14, 16, 81

Livid Brown is #312A29 in HEX — rgb(49, 42, 41), hsl(7°, 9%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 16%, 81%).

Livid Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 7°, 9%, 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#312A29

RGB49, 42, 41

HSL7°, 9%, 18%

HSV7°, 16%, 19%

CMYK0, 14, 16, 81

Decimal3222057

CSS RGBrgb(49, 42, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 9%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

ΔE 2.1 · #362E2C

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 2.5 · #372F2E

RAL

Umbra Grey 7022

ΔE 2.8 · #332F2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 3.5 · #302F2F

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 3.7 · #2E2E2E

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 3.8 · #282728

Sherwin-Williams

Caviar SW6990

ΔE 4 · #313031

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 4.2 · #2A2B2C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 4.5 · #392A27

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 4.5 · #393432

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.2 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.8 · #3B3938

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 6.8 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.4 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 9.7 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 9.9 · #414040

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#312A29

#2A3132

Analogous

#322A2D

#312A29

#322F2A

Triadic

#312A29

#2A322B

#2B2A32

Split-Complementary

#312A29

#2A322F

#2A2D32

Tetradic

#312A29

#2D322A

#2A3132

#2F2A32

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#312A29

#5C4E4D

#85726F

Rectangle

#312A29

#31322A

#2A3132

#2B2A32

Compound

#312A29

#322F2A

#2A3132

#2A2D32

Variations

Lighter

#605250

#8B7A78

#BAB2B1

Darker

#282221

#1C1717

#100E0D

Saturation

#2F2D2D

#322B2A

#471B15

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

14.06:1

AAA

vs Black

1.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#312A29

#2D2C29

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#312A29

#2B2B29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#312A29

#312A2A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Livid 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

#644C3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#312A29

Daylight 5500K

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

#51515E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#223739

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: #312A29;

CSS — background

background-color: #312A29;

CSS Variable

--color-livid-brown: #312A29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'livid-brown': '#312A29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#312A29] text-[#312A29]

SCSS

$livid-brown: #312A29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #312A29?

#312A29 is Livid Brown, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #312A29 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Livid Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Livid Brown?

Livid 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 Livid Brown?

You can download Livid 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 Livid Brown?

The hex code is #312A29. In RGB it's 49, 42, 41, and in HSL it's 7°, 9%, 18%.

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