NEUTRALS

Dead Sea Mud

#3A403B

RGB 58, 64, 59 · HSL 130°, 5%, 24% · CMYK 9, 0, 8, 75

Dead Sea Mud is #3A403B in HEX — rgb(58, 64, 59), hsl(130°, 5%, 24%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 75%).

Dead Sea Mud pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 130°, 5%, 24%. 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#3A403B

RGB58, 64, 59

HSL130°, 5%, 24%

HSV130°, 9%, 25%

CMYK9, 0, 8, 75

Decimal3817531

CSS RGBrgb(58, 64, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 5%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Stealth Jet 780F-7

ΔE 2.3 · #353C39

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 2.4 · #3A3C36

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 2.4 · #343B36

RAL

Black Olive 6015

ΔE 2.7 · #3B3C36

Vista Paint

Midnight in the Tropics K-832

ΔE 2.7 · #3F4341

Benjamin Moore

Blacktop 2135-10

ΔE 2.8 · #3A3E3D

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 3.8 · #384543

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 3.8 · #3D4645

Hallman-Lindsay

Brattle Spruce historic-brattle-spruce

ΔE 4 · #454743

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 4.3 · #383938

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.8 · #3F4647

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 4.9 · #414647

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 5 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.6 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.8 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.4 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3A403B

#403A3F

Analogous

#3C403A

#3A403B

#3A403E

Triadic

#3A403B

#3B3A40

#403B3A

Split-Complementary

#3A403B

#3E3A40

#403A3C

Tetradic

#3A403B

#3A3C40

#403A3F

#403E3A

Monochromatic

#0C0D0C

#161816

#3A403B

#5E6860

#849086

Rectangle

#3A403B

#3A3F40

#403A3F

#403B3A

Compound

#3A403B

#3A403E

#403A3F

#403A3C

Variations

Lighter

#5F6961

#869087

#B9BEBA

Darker

#2E342F

#202420

#121513

Saturation

#3C3E3D

#3A403B

#1D5D28

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

10.63:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A403B

#3E3E3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A403B

#3F3F3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A403B

#3B3F3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dead Sea Mud 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

#6B5D47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A403B

Daylight 5500K

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

#58626C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#41273D

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: #3A403B;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A403B;

CSS Variable

--color-dead-sea-mud: #3A403B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dead-sea-mud': '#3A403B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A403B] text-[#3A403B]

SCSS

$dead-sea-mud: #3A403B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A403B?

#3A403B is Dead Sea Mud, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3A403B warm or cool?

Dead Sea Mud reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dead Sea Mud?

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

What colors pair well with Dead Sea Mud?

Dead Sea Mud 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 Dead Sea Mud?

You can download Dead Sea Mud 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 Dead Sea Mud?

The hex code is #3A403B. In RGB it's 58, 64, 59, and in HSL it's 130°, 5%, 24%.

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