NEUTRALS

Vulcan

#36383C

RGB 54, 56, 60 · HSL 220°, 5%, 22% · CMYK 10, 7, 0, 76

Vulcan is #36383C in HEX — rgb(54, 56, 60), hsl(220°, 5%, 22%), cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 76%).

Vulcan pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 5%, 22%. 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#36383C

RGB54, 56, 60

HSL220°, 5%, 22%

HSV220°, 10%, 24%

CMYK10, 7, 0, 76

Decimal3553340

CSS RGBrgb(54, 56, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 5%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Metalise S39A9

ΔE 0.9 · #34373C

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 0.9 · #36373C

Benjamin Moore

Black 2127-20

ΔE 1.5 · #383B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 1.5 · #38393F

Sherwin-Williams

Black of Night SW6993

ΔE 1.6 · #323639

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2.7 · #2F353B

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 2.8 · #313536

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 2.8 · #38363D

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 3.1 · #3B3A3A

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 3.4 · #383938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 3.7 · #3F4043

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.8 · #3B3938

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 4.7 · #414040

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.9 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.9 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#36383C

#3B3935

Analogous

#353A3B

#36383C

#36353B

Triadic

#36383C

#3B3537

#373B35

Split-Complementary

#36383C

#3B3635

#3A3B35

Tetradic

#36383C

#3B353A

#3B3935

#353B36

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#111213

#36383C

#5A5D63

#7E838B

Rectangle

#36383C

#39353B

#3B3935

#373B35

Compound

#36383C

#36353B

#3B3935

#3A3B35

Variations

Lighter

#5B5E65

#83868D

#B7B9BC

Darker

#2B2C2F

#1D1E21

#111213

Saturation

#373839

#35373B

#1B2E56

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

11.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#36383C

#37383C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36383C

#38383B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36383C

#363938

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vulcan 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

#685748

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36383C

Daylight 5500K

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

#555C6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#3C3424

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: #36383C;

CSS — background

background-color: #36383C;

CSS Variable

--color-vulcan: #36383C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vulcan': '#36383C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36383C] text-[#36383C]

SCSS

$vulcan: #36383C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36383C?

#36383C is Vulcan, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #36383C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vulcan?

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

What colors pair well with Vulcan?

Vulcan 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 Vulcan?

You can download Vulcan 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 Vulcan?

The hex code is #36383C. In RGB it's 54, 56, 60, and in HSL it's 220°, 5%, 22%.

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