NEUTRALS

Indian Ink

#3C3F4A

RGB 60, 63, 74 · HSL 227°, 10%, 26% · CMYK 19, 15, 0, 71

Indian Ink is #3C3F4A in HEX — rgb(60, 63, 74), hsl(227°, 10%, 26%), cmyk(19%, 15%, 0%, 71%).

Indian Ink pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 227°, 10%, 26%. 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#3C3F4A

RGB60, 63, 74

HSL227°, 10%, 26%

HSV227°, 19%, 29%

CMYK19, 15, 0, 71

Decimal3948362

CSS RGBrgb(60, 63, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(227, 10%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Intellectual S41A8

ΔE 1.1 · #3F414C

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 1.4 · #3D3F4C

Behr

Black Elegance N570-7

ΔE 2 · #3C3F4D

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 2.3 · #404149

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 2.3 · #414450

Sherwin-Williams

Charcoal Blue SW2739

ΔE 2.5 · #3D4450

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry CC-962

ΔE 3 · #404251

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 3.7 · #434750

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 4.2 · #38393F

Dunn-Edwards

Parisian Night DEA184

ΔE 4.3 · #3F4855

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 4.6 · #3C4348

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.9 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 5.7 · #494248

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.3 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.2 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.5 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3C3F4A

#49463C

Analogous

#3C4549

#3C3F4A

#3F3C49

Triadic

#3C3F4A

#493C3F

#3F493C

Split-Complementary

#3C3F4A

#493F3C

#45493C

Tetradic

#3C3F4A

#493C45

#49463C

#3C493F

Monochromatic

#0B0C0E

#191A1F

#3C3F4A

#5E6373

#84889A

Rectangle

#3C3F4A

#463C49

#49463C

#3F493C

Compound

#3C3F4A

#3F3C49

#49463C

#45493C

Variations

Lighter

#5E6272

#848897

#B8BAC2

Darker

#2F323B

#202228

#131418

Saturation

#404144

#3C3F49

#1E2E67

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

10.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C3F4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C3F4A

#3F3F49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C3F4A

#3B4140

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Indian 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

#6C5C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C3F4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A6177

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.

#46402A

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: #3C3F4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C3F4A;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-ink: #3C3F4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-ink': '#3C3F4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C3F4A] text-[#3C3F4A]

SCSS

$indian-ink: #3C3F4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C3F4A?

#3C3F4A is Indian Ink, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3C3F4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Indian Ink?

Indian 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 Indian Ink?

You can download Indian 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 Indian Ink?

The hex code is #3C3F4A. In RGB it's 60, 63, 74, and in HSL it's 227°, 10%, 26%.

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