NEUTRALS

Lava Black

#352F36

RGB 53, 47, 54 · HSL 291°, 7%, 20% · CMYK 2, 13, 0, 79

Lava Black is #352F36 in HEX — rgb(53, 47, 54), hsl(291°, 7%, 20%), cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 79%).

Lava Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 7%, 20%. 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#352F36

RGB53, 47, 54

HSL291°, 7%, 20%

HSV291°, 13%, 21%

CMYK2, 13, 0, 79

Decimal3485494

CSS RGBrgb(53, 47, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 7%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tulsa 2070-10

ΔE 2.7 · #3C343A

Dulux

Imperator SG6E9

ΔE 2.7 · #36343C

Sherwin-Williams

Domino SW6989

ΔE 3.1 · #353337

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 3.3 · #3E343B

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 3.4 · #38363D

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 4.2 · #40373E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 5.3 · #302F2F

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 5.5 · #372F2E

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 5.6 · #2F353B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6 · #383737

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 6 · #3E3B46

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 6.4 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 6.8 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.9 · #3B3938

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 8.1 · #404149

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.5 · #392A27

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#352F36

#31372F

Analogous

#322F37

#352F36

#372F34

Triadic

#352F36

#37352F

#2F3735

Split-Complementary

#352F36

#34372F

#2F3732

Tetradic

#352F36

#37322F

#31372F

#2F3437

Monochromatic

#0D0C0E

#352F36

#5E535F

#867788

Rectangle

#352F36

#372F31

#31372F

#2F3735

Compound

#352F36

#372F34

#31372F

#2F3732

Variations

Lighter

#605562

#8A7D8C

#BAB4BB

Darker

#2B262C

#1E1A1E

#110F12

Saturation

#343234

#352F37

#46184E

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

13.03:1

AAA

vs Black

1.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#352F36

#313236

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#352F36

#303035

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#352F36

#343030

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lava 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

#675044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#352F36

Daylight 5500K

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

#545568

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.

#263922

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: #352F36;

CSS — background

background-color: #352F36;

CSS Variable

--color-lava-black: #352F36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lava-black': '#352F36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#352F36] text-[#352F36]

SCSS

$lava-black: #352F36;

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#3B3339 · ΔE 2.3

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#40363C · ΔE 4.1

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#383537 · ΔE 4.3

Velvet Cloak

#382930 · ΔE 4.7

Black

#313132 · ΔE 4.9

Universal Black

#353435 · ΔE 5.0

Jet Black

#333334 · ΔE 5.1

Twilight Zone

#343435 · ΔE 5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #352F36?

#352F36 is Lava Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #352F36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lava Black?

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

What colors pair well with Lava Black?

Lava 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 Lava Black?

You can download Lava 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 Lava Black?

The hex code is #352F36. In RGB it's 53, 47, 54, and in HSL it's 291°, 7%, 20%.

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