NEUTRALS

Mystical Shadow

#352B30

RGB 53, 43, 48 · HSL 330°, 10%, 19% · CMYK 0, 19, 9, 79

Mystical Shadow is #352B30 in HEX — rgb(53, 43, 48), hsl(330°, 10%, 19%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 9%, 79%).

Mystical Shadow pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 330°, 10%, 19%. 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#352B30
RGB53, 43, 48
HSL330°, 10%, 19%
HSV330°, 19%, 21%
CMYK0, 19, 9, 79
Decimal3484464
CSS RGBrgb(53, 43, 48)
CSS HSLhsl(330, 10%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 2.7 · #392A31

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 3 · #392B2D

Behr

Double Espresso BNC-21

ΔE 4.2 · #3E3335

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 4.3 · #3F343A

Dulux

Concord Grape S47A9

ΔE 4.3 · #3F3438

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 4.4 · #372F2E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 5.5 · #302F2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 5.6 · #40373E

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 6 · #26252D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 6.2 · #392A27

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.7 · #3B3938

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.7 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.9 · #3B3A3A

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 8.2 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 10 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#352B30
#2C3530

Analogous

#352C35
#352B30
#352C2C

Triadic

#352B30
#30352C
#2C3035

Split-Complementary

#352B30
#2C352C
#2C3535

Tetradic

#352B30
#35352C
#2C3530
#2C2C35

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D
#0E0B0D
#352B30
#5F4E57
#89707D

Rectangle

#352B30
#35302C
#2C3530
#2C3035

Compound

#352B30
#352C2C
#2C3530
#2C3535

Variations

Lighter

#63515A
#8E7983
#BCB2B7

Darker

#2B2327
#1E181B
#110E10

Saturation

#322F30
#352C30
#4B1630

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)

Aa

vs White

13.64:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#352B30
#2F2F30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#352B30
#2D2D2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#352B30
#342C2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mystical Shadow 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

#674D3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#352B30

Daylight 5500K

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

#545263

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.

#22392E

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

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: #352B30;
CSS — background 
background-color: #352B30;
CSS Variable 
--color-mystical-shadow: #352B30;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'mystical-shadow': '#352B30' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#352B30] text-[#352B30]
SCSS 
$mystical-shadow: #352B30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #352B30?

#352B30 is Mystical Shadow, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #352B30 warm or cool?

Mystical Shadow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mystical Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Mystical Shadow?

Mystical Shadow 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 Mystical Shadow?

You can download Mystical Shadow 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 Mystical Shadow?

The hex code is #352B30. In RGB it's 53, 43, 48, and in HSL it's 330°, 10%, 19%.

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