NEUTRALS

Japanese Sable

#313739

RGB 49, 55, 57 · HSL 195°, 8%, 21% · CMYK 14, 4, 0, 78

Japanese Sable is #313739 in HEX — rgb(49, 55, 57), hsl(195°, 8%, 21%), cmyk(14%, 4%, 0%, 78%).

Japanese Sable pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 8%, 21%. 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#313739

RGB49, 55, 57

HSL195°, 8%, 21%

HSV195°, 14%, 22%

CMYK14, 4, 0, 78

Decimal3225401

CSS RGBrgb(49, 55, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 8%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black 2136-10

ΔE 0.9 · #313637

Sherwin-Williams

Black of Night SW6993

ΔE 1.2 · #323639

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 1.3 · #313536

Behr

Blackout N510-7

ΔE 2 · #2C3335

Dulux

Maximus SG5B9

ΔE 2.1 · #31363B

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2.8 · #2F353B

Vista Paint

Black Licorice C-528

ΔE 2.9 · #373938

Hallman-Lindsay

Sayward Pine historic-sayward-pine

ΔE 2.9 · #383839

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 3.2 · #383938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3.4 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 3.9 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 4.3 · #3B3938

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.6 · #302F2F

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 5.1 · #3F4043

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 5.7 · #414040

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.5 · #392A27

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

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

#313739

#3A3331

Analogous

#313A38

#313739

#31333A

Triadic

#313739

#3A3138

#383A31

Split-Complementary

#313739

#3A3133

#3A3831

Tetradic

#313739

#38313A

#3A3331

#333A31

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#0E1011

#313739

#545F63

#78878C

Rectangle

#313739

#33313A

#3A3331

#383A31

Compound

#313739

#31333A

#3A3331

#3A3831

Variations

Lighter

#566265

#7E8A8E

#B5BABC

Darker

#272D2E

#1B1F20

#101213

Saturation

#343637

#31383A

#194452

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

12.10:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#313739

#343539

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#313739

#363639

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#313739

#313737

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Japanese Sable 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

#645646

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#313739

Daylight 5500K

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

#515B6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#392822

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: #313739;

CSS — background

background-color: #313739;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-sable: #313739;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-sable': '#313739' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#313739] text-[#313739]

SCSS

$japanese-sable: #313739;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #313739?

#313739 is Japanese Sable, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #313739 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japanese Sable?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Sable?

Japanese Sable 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 Japanese Sable?

You can download Japanese Sable 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 Japanese Sable?

The hex code is #313739. In RGB it's 49, 55, 57, and in HSL it's 195°, 8%, 21%.

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