NEUTRALS

Space Black

#3A4849

RGB 58, 72, 73 · HSL 184°, 11%, 26% · CMYK 21, 1, 0, 71

Space Black is #3A4849 in HEX — rgb(58, 72, 73), hsl(184°, 11%, 26%), cmyk(21%, 1%, 0%, 71%).

Space Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 11%, 26%. 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#3A4849

RGB58, 72, 73

HSL184°, 11%, 26%

HSV184°, 21%, 29%

CMYK21, 1, 0, 71

Decimal3819593

CSS RGBrgb(58, 72, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 11%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Space Black N460-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Winter Balsam C-1415

ΔE 2.3 · #35494A

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 2.4 · #3D4645

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 2.4 · #384543

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 2.4 · #3D484C

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 2.7 · #404E50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.9 · #3F4647

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Interlude 501

ΔE 2.9 · #3C4D51

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3.1 · #434B4D

Benjamin Moore

Regent 2136-20

ΔE 3.2 · #374143

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 3.4 · #3D4844

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 4.2 · #424648

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.6 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.9 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#3A4849

#4A3C3B

Analogous

#3B4A43

#3A4849

#3B414A

Triadic

#3A4849

#4A3B49

#494A3B

Split-Complementary

#3A4849

#4A3B41

#4A433B

Tetradic

#3A4849

#433B4A

#4A3C3B

#414A3B

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#191F1F

#3A4849

#5D7374

#82999B

Rectangle

#3A4849

#3C3B4A

#4A3C3B

#494A3B

Compound

#3A4849

#3B414A

#4A3C3B

#4A433B

Variations

Lighter

#5D7273

#839798

#B8C1C2

Darker

#2F3A3B

#202829

#131818

Saturation

#404444

#3B494A

#1E6267

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

9.53:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A4849

#42444A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A4849

#464649

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A4849

#3A4847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Space 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

#6B6352

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A4849

Daylight 5500K

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

#586876

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.

#462C2A

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #3A4849;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A4849;

CSS Variable

--color-space-black: #3A4849;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'space-black': '#3A4849' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A4849] text-[#3A4849]

SCSS

$space-black: #3A4849;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A4849?

#3A4849 is Space Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3A4849 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Space Black?

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

What colors pair well with Space Black?

Space 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 Space Black?

You can download Space 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 Space Black?

The hex code is #3A4849. In RGB it's 58, 72, 73, and in HSL it's 184°, 11%, 26%.

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