NEUTRALS

Moonless Night

#3C393D

RGB 60, 57, 61 · HSL 285°, 3%, 23% · CMYK 2, 7, 0, 76

Moonless Night is #3C393D in HEX — rgb(60, 57, 61), hsl(285°, 3%, 23%), cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 76%).

Moonless Night pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 285°, 3%, 23%. 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#3C393D
RGB60, 57, 61
HSL285°, 3%, 23%
HSV285°, 7%, 24%
CMYK2, 7, 0, 76
Decimal3946813
CSS RGBrgb(60, 57, 61)
CSS HSLhsl(285, 3%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bohemian Black SW6988

ΔE 1.1 · #3B373C

Vista Paint

Octavius C-521

ΔE 1.5 · #39393E

Benjamin Moore

Toucan 2118-20

ΔE 1.6 · #3D3C41

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 1.8 · #403D41

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 2.2 · #38393F

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 2.5 · #38363D

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 2.8 · #3B3A3A

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3 · #403A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3.1 · #383737

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 3.3 · #3D3D3D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.3 · #3B3938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 3.3 · #3F4043

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 4 · #414040

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 4.6 · #313536

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5.2 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.7 · #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 MasstoneViolet 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

#3C393D
#3A3C39

Analogous

#3A393C
#3C393D
#3C393C

Triadic

#3C393D
#3C3C39
#393C3C

Split-Complementary

#3C393D
#3C3C39
#393C3A

Tetradic

#3C393D
#3C3A39
#3A3C39
#393C3C

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D
#151415
#3C393D
#625E64
#89848B

Rectangle

#3C393D
#3C393A
#3A3C39
#393C3C

Compound

#3C393D
#3C393C
#3A3C39
#393C3A

Variations

Lighter

#635F65
#8B868C
#BBB9BC

Darker

#302D30
#211F21
#131213

Saturation

#3B3A3B
#3C393C
#4A1C59

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)

Aa

vs White

11.38:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C393D
#3A3A3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C393D
#3A3A3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C393D
#3C3A39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moonless Night 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

#6C5749

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C393D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5C6D

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.

#2C3E25

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

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: #3C393D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #3C393D;
CSS Variable 
--color-moonless-night: #3C393D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'moonless-night': '#3C393D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#3C393D] text-[#3C393D]
SCSS 
$moonless-night: #3C393D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C393D?

#3C393D is Moonless Night, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3C393D warm or cool?

Moonless Night reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moonless Night?

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

What colors pair well with Moonless Night?

Moonless Night 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 Moonless Night?

You can download Moonless Night 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 Moonless Night?

The hex code is #3C393D. In RGB it's 60, 57, 61, and in HSL it's 285°, 3%, 23%.

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