NEUTRALS

Valentino Nero

#382C38

RGB 56, 44, 56 · HSL 300°, 12%, 20% · CMYK 0, 21, 0, 78

Valentino Nero is #382C38 in HEX — rgb(56, 44, 56), hsl(300°, 12%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 0%, 78%).

Valentino Nero pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 12%, 20%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#382C38
RGB56, 44, 56
HSL300°, 12%, 20%
HSV300°, 21%, 22%
CMYK0, 21, 0, 78
Decimal3681336
CSS RGBrgb(56, 44, 56)
CSS HSLhsl(300, 12%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 2.8 · #3C323D

Dulux

Magic Cauldron S45B9

ΔE 3.4 · #372B3C

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 3.8 · #392A31

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 4.8 · #3E343B

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 5.6 · #392434

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 5.9 · #40373E

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6.3 · #423A45

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 6.7 · #3A373E

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 7.2 · #3E3B46

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 7.3 · #26252D

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 9.1 · #4A3C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 9.8 · #50414C

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.2 · #383737

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 10.4 · #404149

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.4 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 10.7 · #313536

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#382C38
#2D392D

Analogous

#332D39
#382C38
#392D33

Triadic

#382C38
#39392D
#2D3939

Split-Complementary

#382C38
#33392D
#2D3933

Tetradic

#382C38
#39332D
#2D392D
#2D3339

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E
#0E0B0E
#382C38
#644F64
#8F708F

Rectangle

#382C38
#392D2D
#2D392D
#2D3939

Compound

#382C38
#392D33
#2D392D
#2D3933

Variations

Lighter

#675167
#917891
#BEB2BE

Darker

#2E242E
#201820
#130E13

Saturation

#353135
#392D39
#501650

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)

Aa

vs White

13.24:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#382C38
#303238

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#382C38
#2E2E37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#382C38
#372E2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Valentino Nero 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

#694E45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#382C38

Daylight 5500K

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

#575369

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#223922

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

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: #382C38;
CSS — background 
background-color: #382C38;
CSS Variable 
--color-valentino-nero: #382C38;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'valentino-nero': '#382C38' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#382C38] text-[#382C38]
SCSS 
$valentino-nero: #382C38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #382C38?

#382C38 is Valentino Nero, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #382C38 warm or cool?

Valentino Nero reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Valentino Nero?

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

What colors pair well with Valentino Nero?

Valentino Nero 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 Valentino Nero?

You can download Valentino Nero 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 Valentino Nero?

The hex code is #382C38. In RGB it's 56, 44, 56, and in HSL it's 300°, 12%, 20%.

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