REDS
Espresso Bean
#3B3230
Sitting at HSL 11°, 10%, 21%, Espresso Bean reads grounded and warm. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in dining rooms, libraries, accent walls. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean CSP-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
dining rooms, libraries, accent walls
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Espresso Bean
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #3B3230?
#3B3230 is Espresso Bean, a deep red with a warm undertone.
Is #3B3230 warm or cool?
Espresso Bean reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Espresso Bean?
Espresso Bean works well in dining rooms, libraries, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Espresso Bean?
Espresso Bean pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Espresso Bean?
You can download Espresso Bean 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 RGB value of #3B3230?
#3B3230 converts to RGB 59, 50, 48.