NEUTRALS

Bucktrout

#362E2C

RGB 54, 46, 44 · HSL 12°, 10%, 19% · CMYK 0, 15, 19, 79

Bucktrout is #362E2C in HEX — rgb(54, 46, 44), hsl(12°, 10%, 19%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 19%, 79%).

Bucktrout pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 12°, 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#362E2C

RGB54, 46, 44

HSL12°, 10%, 19%

HSV12°, 19%, 21%

CMYK0, 15, 19, 79

Decimal3550764

CSS RGBrgb(54, 46, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 10%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bucktrout CW-180

Exact match

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 0.8 · #372F2E

RAL

Umbra Grey 7022

ΔE 2.1 · #332F2C

Dulux

Luck SG6B9

ΔE 2.6 · #363231

Behr

Bitter Chocolate 790B-7

ΔE 2.9 · #393432

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 3.7 · #302F2F

Sherwin-Williams

Black Bean SW6006

ΔE 3.8 · #403330

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 3.9 · #392A27

Vista Paint

Carbon Copy K-816

ΔE 4.7 · #3C3731

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.1 · #383737

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 5.3 · #2A2B2C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 5.4 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 6.1 · #3B3A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 6.4 · #313536

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 8 · #493C3F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 8.3 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#362E2C

#2C3335

Analogous

#352C2F

#362E2C

#35322C

Triadic

#362E2C

#2C352E

#2E2C35

Split-Complementary

#362E2C

#2C3532

#2C2F35

Tetradic

#362E2C

#2F352C

#2C3335

#322C35

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#362E2C

#5F514E

#897570

Rectangle

#362E2C

#33352C

#2C3335

#2E2C35

Compound

#362E2C

#35322C

#2C3335

#2C2F35

Variations

Lighter

#635451

#8E7D79

#BCB4B2

Darker

#2B2423

#1E1918

#110E0E

Saturation

#32302F

#352E2C

#4B2016

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

13.26:1

AAA

vs Black

1.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#362E2C

#32312C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#362E2C

#2F2F2C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#362E2C

#362E2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bucktrout 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

#684F3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#362E2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#555460

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#223539

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: #362E2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #362E2C;

CSS Variable

--color-bucktrout: #362E2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bucktrout': '#362E2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#362E2C] text-[#362E2C]

SCSS

$bucktrout: #362E2C;

Similar Colors

Bucktrout Brown

#352D2B · ΔE 0.5

Espresso Bean

#3B3230 · ΔE 2.0

Wenge

#3C2D2B · ΔE 3.6

Onyx

#353434 · ΔE 4.3

Black

#313132 · ΔE 4.5

Universal Black

#353435 · ΔE 4.5

Carbon Copy

#383537 · ΔE 4.6

Black Beauty

#393736 · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #362E2C?

#362E2C is Bucktrout, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #362E2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bucktrout?

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

What colors pair well with Bucktrout?

Bucktrout 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 Bucktrout?

You can download Bucktrout 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 Bucktrout?

The hex code is #362E2C. In RGB it's 54, 46, 44, and in HSL it's 12°, 10%, 19%.

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