NEUTRALS

Matcha Ash

#35382D

RGB 53, 56, 45 · HSL 76°, 11%, 20% · CMYK 5, 0, 20, 78

Matcha Ash is #35382D in HEX — rgb(53, 56, 45), hsl(76°, 11%, 20%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 78%).

Matcha Ash pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 76°, 11%, 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#35382D

RGB53, 56, 45

HSL76°, 11%, 20%

HSV76°, 20%, 22%

CMYK5, 0, 20, 78

Decimal3487789

CSS RGBrgb(53, 56, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 11%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fir Green 6009

ΔE 1.8 · #31372B

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

ΔE 2.2 · #343B2F

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 2.5 · #373B33

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 4 · #3A3C36

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 4.4 · #312F24

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 4.5 · #343B36

Vista Paint

Carbon Copy K-816

ΔE 5 · #3C3731

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 5 · #373632

Hallman-Lindsay

November Storms 543

ΔE 6.7 · #423F3B

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.1 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.5 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.7 · #3B3A3A

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 8.3 · #302F2F

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 8.6 · #444B43

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 8.7 · #414040

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.1 · #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

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

#35382D

#302D39

Analogous

#39362D

#35382D

#30392D

Triadic

#35382D

#2D3639

#392D36

Split-Complementary

#35382D

#2D3039

#362D39

Tetradic

#35382D

#2D3936

#302D39

#392D30

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#35382D

#5E634F

#868E71

Rectangle

#35382D

#2D3930

#302D39

#392D36

Compound

#35382D

#30392D

#302D39

#362D39

Variations

Lighter

#616652

#8A9079

#BABDB2

Darker

#2B2E24

#1E1F19

#11120E

Saturation

#343531

#36392D

#404F17

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

11.97:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#35382D

#38362D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#35382D

#38382F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#35382D

#363637

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Matcha Ash 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

#67573D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#35382D

Daylight 5500K

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

#545C61

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.

#292239

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: #35382D;

CSS — background

background-color: #35382D;

CSS Variable

--color-matcha-ash: #35382D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'matcha-ash': '#35382D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#35382D] text-[#35382D]

SCSS

$matcha-ash: #35382D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #35382D?

#35382D is Matcha Ash, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #35382D warm or cool?

Matcha Ash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Matcha Ash?

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

What colors pair well with Matcha Ash?

Matcha Ash 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 Matcha Ash?

You can download Matcha Ash 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 Matcha Ash?

The hex code is #35382D. In RGB it's 53, 56, 45, and in HSL it's 76°, 11%, 20%.

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