NEUTRALS

Deep Brown

#342A2A

RGB 52, 42, 42 · HSL 0°, 11%, 18% · CMYK 0, 19, 19, 80

Deep Brown is #342A2A in HEX — rgb(52, 42, 42), hsl(0°, 11%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 19%, 80%).

Deep Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 11%, 18%. 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#342A2A

RGB52, 42, 42

HSL0°, 11%, 18%

HSV0°, 19%, 20%

CMYK0, 19, 19, 80

Decimal3418666

CSS RGBrgb(52, 42, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 11%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

ΔE 2.3 · #362E2C

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 2.4 · #372F2E

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 2.5 · #392B2D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 3.5 · #392A27

RAL

Umbra Grey 7022

ΔE 3.9 · #332F2C

Dulux

Luck SG6B9

ΔE 4.3 · #363231

Behr

Double Espresso BNC-21

ΔE 4.5 · #3E3335

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.7 · #302F2F

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 5.1 · #282728

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.5 · #2A2B2C

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.7 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.2 · #3B3938

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.7 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.8 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 8.9 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 10.1 · #414040

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#342A2A

#293333

Analogous

#33292E

#342A2A

#332E29

Triadic

#342A2A

#293329

#292933

Split-Complementary

#342A2A

#29332E

#292E33

Tetradic

#342A2A

#2E3329

#293333

#2E2933

Monochromatic

#0E0B0B

#342A2A

#5D4B4B

#886D6D

Rectangle

#342A2A

#333329

#293333

#292933

Compound

#342A2A

#332E29

#293333

#292E33

Variations

Lighter

#614E4E

#8D7676

#BBB0B0

Darker

#292020

#1C1616

#110D0D

Saturation

#2F2C2C

#332929

#471414

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

13.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#342A2A

#2F2E2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#342A2A

#2C2C2A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#342A2A

#342A2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Brown 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

#664C3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#342A2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#54515F

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.

#223939

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: #342A2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #342A2A;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-brown: #342A2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-brown': '#342A2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#342A2A] text-[#342A2A]

SCSS

$deep-brown: #342A2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #342A2A?

#342A2A is Deep Brown, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #342A2A warm or cool?

Deep Brown reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Brown?

Deep Brown 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 Deep Brown?

You can download Deep Brown 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 Deep Brown?

The hex code is #342A2A. In RGB it's 52, 42, 42, and in HSL it's 0°, 11%, 18%.

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