NEUTRALS

Thorny Branch

#343B2F

RGB 52, 59, 47 · HSL 95°, 11%, 21% · CMYK 12, 0, 20, 77

Thorny Branch is #343B2F in HEX — rgb(52, 59, 47), hsl(95°, 11%, 21%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 20%, 77%).

Thorny Branch pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 95°, 11%, 21%. 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#343B2F

RGB52, 59, 47

HSL95°, 11%, 21%

HSV95°, 20%, 23%

CMYK12, 0, 20, 77

Decimal3423023

CSS RGBrgb(52, 59, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 11%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

Exact match

RAL

Fir Green 6009

ΔE 1.8 · #31372B

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 3 · #373B33

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bottle Green SW2847

ΔE 4.4 · #324038

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 4.7 · #3A3C36

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 6.3 · #312F24

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 6.6 · #373632

Vista Paint

Carbon Copy K-816

ΔE 6.9 · #3C3731

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 7.1 · #464A3B

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 7.7 · #444B43

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 8.2 · #384543

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8.4 · #3B3938

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 8.7 · #474F43

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.8 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.8 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.9 · #214136

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#343B2F

#37303B

Analogous

#3A3B30

#343B2F

#303B31

Triadic

#343B2F

#30353B

#3B3035

Split-Complementary

#343B2F

#31303B

#3B303A

Tetradic

#343B2F

#303A3B

#37303B

#3B3130

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#0F110E

#343B2F

#5A6652

#809074

Rectangle

#343B2F

#303B37

#37303B

#3B3035

Compound

#343B2F

#303B31

#37303B

#3B303A

Variations

Lighter

#5C6854

#84917B

#B8BEB3

Darker

#2A3026

#1D211A

#11130F

Saturation

#353734

#353B30

#315318

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

11.59:1

AAA

vs Black

1.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#343B2F

#3A3830

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#343B2F

#3A3A31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#343B2F

#35393A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Thorny Branch 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

#66593E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#343B2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#545E63

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#302239

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: #343B2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #343B2F;

CSS Variable

--color-thorny-branch: #343B2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thorny-branch': '#343B2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#343B2F] text-[#343B2F]

SCSS

$thorny-branch: #343B2F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #343B2F?

#343B2F is Thorny Branch, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #343B2F warm or cool?

Thorny Branch reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Thorny Branch?

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

What colors pair well with Thorny Branch?

Thorny Branch 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 Thorny Branch?

You can download Thorny Branch 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 Thorny Branch?

The hex code is #343B2F. In RGB it's 52, 59, 47, and in HSL it's 95°, 11%, 21%.

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