NEUTRALS

Double Bass

#3C3538

RGB 60, 53, 56 · HSL 334°, 6%, 22% · CMYK 0, 12, 7, 76

Double Bass is #3C3538 in HEX — rgb(60, 53, 56), hsl(334°, 6%, 22%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 76%).

Double Bass pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 334°, 6%, 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#3C3538

RGB60, 53, 56

HSL334°, 6%, 22%

HSV334°, 12%, 24%

CMYK0, 12, 7, 76

Decimal3945784

CSS RGBrgb(60, 53, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 6%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Double Bass SG6A9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Forest Brown SW9175

ΔE 1.1 · #393437

Benjamin Moore

Carbon 2117-10

ΔE 2 · #393638

Behr

Double Espresso BNC-21

ΔE 2.1 · #3E3335

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 2.7 · #3F343A

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 2.9 · #403A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 3 · #40373E

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3.4 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.7 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 3.8 · #3B3A3A

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 3.9 · #372F2E

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.7 · #493C3F

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 4.9 · #302F2F

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 5.4 · #414040

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.4 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.4 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3C3538

#353B39

Analogous

#3B353B

#3C3538

#3B3535

Triadic

#3C3538

#383B35

#35383B

Split-Complementary

#3C3538

#353B35

#353B3B

Tetradic

#3C3538

#3B3B35

#353B39

#35353B

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#131112

#3C3538

#64595E

#8C7D84

Rectangle

#3C3538

#3B3935

#353B39

#35383B

Compound

#3C3538

#3B3535

#353B39

#353B3B

Variations

Lighter

#665A5F

#8E8287

#BCB6B9

Darker

#302A2D

#211D1F

#131112

Saturation

#393738

#3B3538

#561A34

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

11.94:1

AAA

vs Black

1.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C3538

#383838

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C3538

#363638

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C3538

#3C3636

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Double Bass 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

#6C5445

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C3538

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5969

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.

#243C31

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: #3C3538;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C3538;

CSS Variable

--color-double-bass: #3C3538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'double-bass': '#3C3538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C3538] text-[#3C3538]

SCSS

$double-bass: #3C3538;

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#403C3F · ΔE 3.2

Universal Black

#353435 · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C3538?

#3C3538 is Double Bass, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3C3538 warm or cool?

Double Bass reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Double Bass?

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

What colors pair well with Double Bass?

Double Bass 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 Double Bass?

You can download Double Bass 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 Double Bass?

The hex code is #3C3538. In RGB it's 60, 53, 56, and in HSL it's 334°, 6%, 22%.

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