NEUTRALS

Melanzane

#342931

RGB 52, 41, 49 · HSL 316°, 12%, 18% · CMYK 0, 21, 6, 80

Melanzane is #342931 in HEX — rgb(52, 41, 49), hsl(316°, 12%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 6%, 80%).

Melanzane pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 316°, 12%, 18%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#342931

RGB52, 41, 49

HSL316°, 12%, 18%

HSV316°, 21%, 20%

CMYK0, 21, 6, 80

Decimal3418417

CSS RGBrgb(52, 41, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 12%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 2.3 · #392A31

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 4.6 · #3C323D

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 4.6 · #392B2D

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 5 · #3E343B

Dulux

Zeus Palace S45A9

ΔE 5 · #3C343D

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 5.6 · #26252D

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 6.3 · #40373E

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 6.6 · #372F2E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 7.4 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.9 · #392A27

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 8.6 · #3E3B46

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.8 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9.3 · #313536

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 9.6 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 9.7 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 11.1 · #404149

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#342931

#28332B

Analogous

#312833

#342931

#33282B

Triadic

#342931

#303328

#283033

Split-Complementary

#342931

#2B3328

#283331

Tetradic

#342931

#333128

#28332B

#282B33

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#342931

#5E4A59

#896C81

Rectangle

#342931

#332B28

#28332B

#283033

Compound

#342931

#33282B

#28332B

#283331

Variations

Lighter

#624D5D

#8E7588

#BCB0B9

Darker

#292027

#1D161B

#110D10

Saturation

#302C2F

#332830

#48143A

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

13.93:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#342931

#2D2E31

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#342931

#2B2B30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#342931

#332B2A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Melanzane 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

#664B40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#342931

Daylight 5500K

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

#545064

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#223929

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: #342931;

CSS — background

background-color: #342931;

CSS Variable

--color-melanzane: #342931;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melanzane': '#342931' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#342931] text-[#342931]

SCSS

$melanzane: #342931;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #342931?

#342931 is Melanzane, a near-black neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #342931 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melanzane?

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

What colors pair well with Melanzane?

Melanzane 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 Melanzane?

You can download Melanzane 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 Melanzane?

The hex code is #342931. In RGB it's 52, 41, 49, and in HSL it's 316°, 12%, 18%.

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