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Smoky Charcoal

#34282C

RGB 52, 40, 44 · HSL 340°, 13%, 18% · CMYK 0, 23, 15, 80

Smoky Charcoal is #34282C in HEX — rgb(52, 40, 44), hsl(340°, 13%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 15%, 80%).

Smoky Charcoal pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 13%, 18%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#34282C

RGB52, 40, 44

HSL340°, 13%, 18%

HSV340°, 23%, 20%

CMYK0, 23, 15, 80

Decimal3418156

CSS RGBrgb(52, 40, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 13%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 2.3 · #392B2D

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 2.8 · #392A31

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 4.7 · #372F2E

Behr

Double Espresso BNC-21

ΔE 5.1 · #3E3335

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 5.2 · #392A27

Dulux

Concord Grape S47A9

ΔE 5.4 · #3F3438

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 5.7 · #3F343A

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.3 · #302F2F

RAL

Umbra Grey 7022

ΔE 6.4 · #332F2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 6.6 · #2A2B2C

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.2 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8.8 · #3B3938

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 9.2 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 9.2 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 11.3 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#34282C

#283430

Analogous

#342832

#34282C

#342A28

Triadic

#34282C

#2C3428

#282C34

Split-Complementary

#34282C

#28342A

#283234

Tetradic

#34282C

#323428

#283430

#2A2834

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#34282C

#5F4951

#8A6A75

Rectangle

#34282C

#343028

#283430

#282C34

Compound

#34282C

#342A28

#283430

#283234

Variations

Lighter

#634C54

#8F747D

#BCAFB4

Darker

#2A2023

#1D1618

#110C0E

Saturation

#302C2D

#34282C

#481425

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

14.13:1

AAA

vs Black

1.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#34282C

#2D2D2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#34282C

#2A2A2C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#34282C

#332929

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Smoky Charcoal strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#664B3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#34282C

Daylight 5500K

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

#545060

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.

#223932

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: #34282C;

CSS — background

background-color: #34282C;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-charcoal: #34282C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-charcoal': '#34282C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#34282C] text-[#34282C]

SCSS

$smoky-charcoal: #34282C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #34282C?

#34282C is Smoky Charcoal, a near-black pink with a warm undertone.

Is #34282C warm or cool?

Smoky Charcoal reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smoky Charcoal?

Smoky Charcoal works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Smoky Charcoal?

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

Where can I download Smoky Charcoal?

You can download Smoky Charcoal 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 Smoky Charcoal?

The hex code is #34282C. In RGB it's 52, 40, 44, and in HSL it's 340°, 13%, 18%.

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