NEUTRALS

Witches Cauldron

#36343F

RGB 54, 52, 63 · HSL 251°, 10%, 23% · CMYK 14, 17, 0, 75

Witches Cauldron is #36343F in HEX — rgb(54, 52, 63), hsl(251°, 10%, 23%), cmyk(14%, 17%, 0%, 75%).

Witches Cauldron pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 251°, 10%, 23%. 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#36343F

RGB54, 52, 63

HSL251°, 10%, 23%

HSV251°, 17%, 25%

CMYK14, 17, 0, 75

Decimal3552319

CSS RGBrgb(54, 52, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 10%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Witches Cauldron S43A9

Exact match

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 2.8 · #38363D

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2069-10

ΔE 2.9 · #3D3946

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 3 · #3A373E

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 3.3 · #3E3B46

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 4.1 · #38393F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.2 · #423A45

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 4.4 · #36373C

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 5 · #2F353B

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 6 · #404149

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 6.7 · #343B4E

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.3 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.4 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 7.7 · #494248

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 8.1 · #3C4348

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.1 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#36343F

#3E4135

Analogous

#353841

#36343F

#3D3541

Triadic

#36343F

#413735

#354137

Split-Complementary

#36343F

#413D35

#384135

Tetradic

#36343F

#413538

#3E4135

#35413D

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#131216

#36343F

#5B576B

#807B93

Rectangle

#36343F

#41353E

#3E4135

#354137

Compound

#36343F

#3D3541

#3E4135

#384135

Variations

Lighter

#5C586C

#837F93

#B7B5BF

Darker

#2C2A34

#1E1D24

#111115

Saturation

#3A393C

#373541

#261A5B

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

12.21:1

AAA

vs Black

1.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#36343F

#33363F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36343F

#34343E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36343F

#353635

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Witches Cauldron 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

#68544A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36343F

Daylight 5500K

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

#55596F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#3A3E25

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: #36343F;

CSS — background

background-color: #36343F;

CSS Variable

--color-witches-cauldron: #36343F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'witches-cauldron': '#36343F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36343F] text-[#36343F]

SCSS

$witches-cauldron: #36343F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36343F?

#36343F is Witches Cauldron, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #36343F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Witches Cauldron?

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

What colors pair well with Witches Cauldron?

Witches Cauldron 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 Witches Cauldron?

You can download Witches Cauldron 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 Witches Cauldron?

The hex code is #36343F. In RGB it's 54, 52, 63, and in HSL it's 251°, 10%, 23%.

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