NEUTRALS

Black Olive

#3B3C36

RGB 59, 60, 54 · HSL 70°, 5%, 22% · CMYK 2, 0, 10, 76

Black Olive is #3B3C36 in HEX — rgb(59, 60, 54), hsl(70°, 5%, 22%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 10%, 76%).

Black Olive pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 70°, 5%, 22%. 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#3B3C36

RGB59, 60, 54

HSL70°, 5%, 22%

HSV70°, 10%, 24%

CMYK2, 0, 10, 76

Decimal3882038

CSS RGBrgb(59, 60, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 5%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Black Olive 6015

Exact match

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 0.5 · #3A3C36

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 2.1 · #373B33

Vista Paint

November Storms C-542

ΔE 2.3 · #3E3B37

Behr

Havana Coffee N210-7

ΔE 2.5 · #403C35

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 2.9 · #373632

Hallman-Lindsay

November Storms 543

ΔE 2.9 · #423F3B

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper SW6216

ΔE 3 · #343B36

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.7 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 4.1 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4.5 · #383737

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 4.6 · #414040

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.8 · #313536

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 6.2 · #3F4043

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.9 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.4 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3B3C36

#36353B

Analogous

#3B3935

#3B3C36

#373B35

Triadic

#3B3C36

#353A3B

#3B353A

Split-Complementary

#3B3C36

#35373B

#39353B

Tetradic

#3B3C36

#353B39

#36353B

#3B3537

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#121311

#3B3C36

#61635A

#898B7E

Rectangle

#3B3C36

#353B36

#36353B

#3B353A

Compound

#3B3C36

#373B35

#36353B

#39353B

Variations

Lighter

#63655B

#8B8D83

#BBBCB7

Darker

#2E2F2B

#20211D

#131311

Saturation

#393937

#3A3B35

#4C561B

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

11.14:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B3C36

#3C3B36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B3C36

#3C3C37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B3C36

#3B3B3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Olive 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

#6C5A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B3C36

Daylight 5500K

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

#595F68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#28243C

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: #3B3C36;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B3C36;

CSS Variable

--color-black-olive: #3B3C36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-olive': '#3B3C36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B3C36] text-[#3B3C36]

SCSS

$black-olive: #3B3C36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B3C36?

#3B3C36 is Black Olive, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3B3C36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Black Olive?

Black Olive 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 Black Olive?

You can download Black Olive 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 Black Olive?

The hex code is #3B3C36. In RGB it's 59, 60, 54, and in HSL it's 70°, 5%, 22%.

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