NEUTRALS

Very Black

#34363E

RGB 52, 54, 62 · HSL 228°, 9%, 22% · CMYK 16, 13, 0, 76

Very Black is #34363E in HEX — rgb(52, 54, 62), hsl(228°, 9%, 22%), cmyk(16%, 13%, 0%, 76%).

Very Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 228°, 9%, 22%. 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#34363E

RGB52, 54, 62

HSL228°, 9%, 22%

HSV228°, 16%, 24%

CMYK16, 13, 0, 76

Decimal3421758

CSS RGBrgb(52, 54, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 9%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Antarctic Deep S40A9

ΔE 1.1 · #35383F

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 1.9 · #38363D

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 2 · #38393F

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 2.1 · #36373C

Benjamin Moore

After CSP-630

ΔE 2.2 · #34393F

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 2.4 · #3A373E

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2.4 · #2F353B

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 4.1 · #3E3B46

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 4.9 · #313536

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 5 · #404149

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.5 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 5.6 · #3E3F41

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5.6 · #423A45

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 6.1 · #3C4348

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.4 · #3B3938

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.9 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#34363E

#3D3B33

Analogous

#333A3D

#34363E

#36333D

Triadic

#34363E

#3D3335

#353D33

Split-Complementary

#34363E

#3D3633

#3A3D33

Tetradic

#34363E

#3D333A

#3D3B33

#333D36

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#101113

#34363E

#565967

#7A7E90

Rectangle

#34363E

#3B333D

#3D3B33

#353D33

Compound

#34363E

#36333D

#3D3B33

#3A3D33

Variations

Lighter

#575B69

#7F8291

#B5B7BE

Darker

#292A31

#1C1D22

#101114

Saturation

#37373A

#33353D

#1A2657

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

12.05:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#34363E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#34363E

#36363D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#34363E

#333736

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Very Black 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

#66554A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#34363E

Daylight 5500K

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

#545A6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#3C3724

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: #34363E;

CSS — background

background-color: #34363E;

CSS Variable

--color-very-black: #34363E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'very-black': '#34363E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#34363E] text-[#34363E]

SCSS

$very-black: #34363E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #34363E?

#34363E is Very Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #34363E warm or cool?

Very Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Very Black?

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

What colors pair well with Very Black?

Very Black 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 Very Black?

You can download Very Black 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 Very Black?

The hex code is #34363E. In RGB it's 52, 54, 62, and in HSL it's 228°, 9%, 22%.

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