NEUTRALS

Private Black

#363F41

RGB 54, 63, 65 · HSL 191°, 9%, 23% · CMYK 17, 3, 0, 75

Private Black is #363F41 in HEX — rgb(54, 63, 65), hsl(191°, 9%, 23%), cmyk(17%, 3%, 0%, 75%).

Private Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 191°, 9%, 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#363F41

RGB54, 63, 65

HSL191°, 9%, 23%

HSV191°, 17%, 25%

CMYK17, 3, 0, 75

Decimal3555137

CSS RGBrgb(54, 63, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 9%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Private Black N530-7

Exact match

RAL

Black Green 6012

ΔE 0.7 · #343E40

Benjamin Moore

Regent 2136-20

ΔE 0.9 · #374143

Vista Paint

Moonless Sky K-848

ΔE 1.9 · #3A4040

Dulux

Dark Door SG5C9

ΔE 2.7 · #313B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark River 494

ΔE 2.8 · #3E4445

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 3 · #3C4348

Sherwin-Williams

Greenblack SW6994

ΔE 3.3 · #373A3A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4647

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 3.5 · #3E3F41

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 3.6 · #3D4645

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 3.7 · #3F4043

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 4.8 · #444546

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.3 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.3 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#363F41

#403735

Analogous

#35403D

#363F41

#353940

Triadic

#363F41

#40353E

#3E4035

Split-Complementary

#363F41

#403539

#403D35

Tetradic

#363F41

#3D3540

#403735

#394035

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#131616

#363F41

#58666A

#7C8E92

Rectangle

#363F41

#373540

#403735

#3E4035

Compound

#363F41

#353940

#403735

#403D35

Variations

Lighter

#59686B

#808F92

#B6BDBF

Darker

#2A3233

#1D2223

#111415

Saturation

#393C3C

#353E40

#1B4F5B

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

10.80:1

AAA

vs Black

1.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#363F41

#3B3C41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#363F41

#3E3E41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#363F41

#363F3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Private 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

#685C4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#363F41

Daylight 5500K

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

#556170

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.

#3E2A25

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: #363F41;

CSS — background

background-color: #363F41;

CSS Variable

--color-private-black: #363F41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'private-black': '#363F41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#363F41] text-[#363F41]

SCSS

$private-black: #363F41;

Similar Colors

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#364042 · ΔE 0.5

Midnight

#373D3F · ΔE 1.4

Soot

#373C41 · ΔE 2.8

Blacktop

#393D3C · ΔE 2.9

Salamander

#2F3E3E · ΔE 3.1

Black Iron

#3A3C3E · ΔE 3.1

Black Panther

#3D3F40 · ΔE 3.1

Black Ink

#373A3D · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #363F41?

#363F41 is Private Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #363F41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Private Black?

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

What colors pair well with Private Black?

Private 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 Private Black?

You can download Private 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 Private Black?

The hex code is #363F41. In RGB it's 54, 63, 65, and in HSL it's 191°, 9%, 23%.

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