NEUTRALS

Ebony Clay

#323438

RGB 50, 52, 56 · HSL 220°, 6%, 21% · CMYK 11, 7, 0, 78

Ebony Clay is #323438 in HEX — rgb(50, 52, 56), hsl(220°, 6%, 21%), cmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 78%).

Ebony Clay pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 6%, 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#323438

RGB50, 52, 56

HSL220°, 6%, 21%

HSV220°, 11%, 22%

CMYK11, 7, 0, 78

Decimal3290168

CSS RGBrgb(50, 52, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 6%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Black of Night SW6993

ΔE 1.3 · #323639

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2129-10

ΔE 1.4 · #333537

Dulux

Metalise S39A9

ΔE 1.5 · #34373C

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 1.7 · #36373C

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2.1 · #2F353B

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 2.3 · #313536

Behr

Spade Black BNC-38

ΔE 2.3 · #2D3439

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 2.8 · #38393F

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3.3 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 3.7 · #302F2F

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 4 · #383938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 4.1 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 4.5 · #3B3938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 5.5 · #3F4043

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 6.3 · #414040

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.2 · #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

#323438

#393732

Analogous

#323839

#323438

#333239

Triadic

#323438

#393234

#343932

Split-Complementary

#323438

#393332

#383932

Tetradic

#323438

#393238

#393732

#323933

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#0E0F10

#323438

#565A61

#7B808A

Rectangle

#323438

#373239

#393732

#343932

Compound

#323438

#333239

#393732

#383932

Variations

Lighter

#585C63

#80848C

#B6B8BB

Darker

#282A2E

#1C1D1F

#101112

Saturation

#353537

#323439

#192C52

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

12.47:1

AAA

vs Black

1.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#323438

#333438

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#323438

#343437

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#323438

#323534

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ebony Clay 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

#655445

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#323438

Daylight 5500K

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

#525969

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.

#393222

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: #323438;

CSS — background

background-color: #323438;

CSS Variable

--color-ebony-clay: #323438;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ebony-clay': '#323438' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#323438] text-[#323438]

SCSS

$ebony-clay: #323438;

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#343435 · ΔE 2.2

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#333334 · ΔE 2.2

After Midnight

#33383E · ΔE 2.4

Universal Black

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #323438?

#323438 is Ebony Clay, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #323438 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ebony Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Ebony Clay?

Ebony Clay 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 Ebony Clay?

You can download Ebony Clay 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 Ebony Clay?

The hex code is #323438. In RGB it's 50, 52, 56, and in HSL it's 220°, 6%, 21%.

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