NEUTRALS

India Ink

#3C3D4C

RGB 60, 61, 76 · HSL 236°, 12%, 27% · CMYK 21, 20, 0, 70

India Ink is #3C3D4C in HEX — rgb(60, 61, 76), hsl(236°, 12%, 27%), cmyk(21%, 20%, 0%, 70%).

India Ink pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 236°, 12%, 27%. 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#3C3D4C

RGB60, 61, 76

HSL236°, 12%, 27%

HSV236°, 21%, 30%

CMYK21, 20, 0, 70

Decimal3947852

CSS RGBrgb(60, 61, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 12%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Black Elegance N570-7

ΔE 1.3 · #3C3F4D

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 1.6 · #3D3F4C

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry CC-962

ΔE 2.2 · #404251

Dulux

Aegina SG6E8

ΔE 2.3 · #41414E

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 3.1 · #3E3B46

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 3.6 · #343B4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 3.7 · #464152

Sherwin-Williams

Charcoal Blue SW2739

ΔE 4.1 · #3D4450

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.6 · #423A45

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 4.9 · #404149

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 5.8 · #434750

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 6.5 · #41445C

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 7.3 · #494248

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.5 · #334059

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 10.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#3C3D4C

#4D4C3D

Analogous

#3D464D

#3C3D4C

#443D4D

Triadic

#3C3D4C

#4D3D3E

#3E4D3D

Split-Complementary

#3C3D4C

#4D443D

#464D3D

Tetradic

#3C3D4C

#4D3D46

#4D4C3D

#3D4D44

Monochromatic

#0B0B0E

#1B1B22

#3C3D4C

#5E6078

#84869F

Rectangle

#3C3D4C

#4C3D4D

#4D4C3D

#3E4D3D

Compound

#3C3D4C

#443D4D

#4D4C3D

#464D3D

Variations

Lighter

#5D5F77

#84859B

#B8B9C3

Darker

#30313E

#21222B

#131319

Saturation

#424347

#3D3E4D

#1E236B

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

10.69:1

AAA

vs Black

1.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C3D4C

#3A3E4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C3D4C

#3D3D4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C3D4C

#3B403E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

India Ink 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

#6C5A54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C3D4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5F78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#49472C

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #3C3D4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C3D4C;

CSS Variable

--color-india-ink: #3C3D4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'india-ink': '#3C3D4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C3D4C] text-[#3C3D4C]

SCSS

$india-ink: #3C3D4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C3D4C?

#3C3D4C is India Ink, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3C3D4C warm or cool?

India Ink reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with India Ink?

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

What colors pair well with India Ink?

India Ink 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 India Ink?

You can download India Ink 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 India Ink?

The hex code is #3C3D4C. In RGB it's 60, 61, 76, and in HSL it's 236°, 12%, 27%.

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