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Powdered Cocoa

#341C02

RGB 52, 28, 2 · HSL 31°, 93%, 11% · CMYK 0, 46, 96, 80

Powdered Cocoa is #341C02 in HEX — rgb(52, 28, 2), hsl(31°, 93%, 11%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 96%, 80%).

Powdered Cocoa pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 93%, 11%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#341C02

RGB52, 28, 2

HSL31°, 93%, 11%

HSV31°, 96%, 20%

CMYK0, 46, 96, 80

Decimal3415042

CSS RGBrgb(52, 28, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 93%, 11%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sepia Brown 8014

ΔE 11.4 · #382C1E

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 12 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 12.5 · #4F2318

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 14.3 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 15.4 · #51392E

Behr

Chocolate Sparkle 770B-7

ΔE 16.5 · #503A31

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.7 · #312F24

Vista Paint

Film Noir C-143

ΔE 16.9 · #463730

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 18.1 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 18.1 · #473933

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 19.1 · #372F2E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 20.9 · #5E463C

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 21.9 · #63493E

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 22 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 22.6 · #3B3938

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 22.8 · #683839

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#341C02

#021B36

Analogous

#360302

#341C02

#353602

Triadic

#341C02

#02361D

#1D0236

Split-Complementary

#341C02

#023536

#030236

Tetradic

#341C02

#023603

#021B36

#360235

Monochromatic

#190D01

#341C02

#804405

#CA6C07

Rectangle

#341C02

#1B3602

#021B36

#1D0236

Compound

#341C02

#353602

#021B36

#030236

Variations

Lighter

#8E4C05

#D57A19

#E3B17C

Darker

#2C1701

#1F1000

#120900

Saturation

#241C14

#361D02

#371D01

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

15.99:1

AAA

vs Black

1.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#341C02

#2A2501

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#341C02

#212107

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#341C02

#341A1D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Powdered Cocoa reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#66421D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#341C02

Daylight 5500K

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

#544741

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0A2D52

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: #341C02;

CSS — background

background-color: #341C02;

CSS Variable

--color-powdered-cocoa: #341C02;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powdered-cocoa': '#341C02' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#341C02] text-[#341C02]

SCSS

$powdered-cocoa: #341C02;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #341C02?

#341C02 is Powdered Cocoa, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #341C02 warm or cool?

Powdered Cocoa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Powdered Cocoa?

Powdered Cocoa works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Powdered Cocoa?

Powdered Cocoa pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Powdered Cocoa?

You can download Powdered Cocoa 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 Powdered Cocoa?

The hex code is #341C02. In RGB it's 52, 28, 2, and in HSL it's 31°, 93%, 11%.

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