NEUTRALS
Toucan Black
#3C3B40
Sitting at HSL 252°, 4%, 24%, Toucan Black reads dark and cool. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Toucan Black 2118-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Toucan Black
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 #3C3B40?
#3C3B40 is Toucan Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #3C3B40 warm or cool?
Toucan Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Toucan Black?
Toucan Black works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Toucan Black?
Toucan Black pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Toucan Black?
You can download Toucan 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 RGB value of #3C3B40?
#3C3B40 converts to RGB 60, 59, 64.