NEUTRALS

Toucan

#3D3C41

RGB 61, 60, 65 · HSL 252°, 4%, 25% · CMYK 6, 8, 0, 75

Toucan is #3D3C41 in HEX — rgb(61, 60, 65), hsl(252°, 4%, 25%), cmyk(6%, 8%, 0%, 75%).

Toucan pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 252°, 4%, 25%. 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#3D3C41

RGB61, 60, 65

HSL252°, 4%, 25%

HSV252°, 8%, 25%

CMYK6, 8, 0, 75

Decimal4013121

CSS RGBrgb(61, 60, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 4%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Toucan 2118-20

Exact match

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 1.3 · #403D41

Vista Paint

Octavius C-521

ΔE 1.5 · #39393E

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 1.9 · #38393F

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 2.2 · #3F4043

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 2.4 · #3E3F41

Sherwin-Williams

Bohemian Black SW6988

ΔE 2.4 · #3B373C

Behr

Totally Black HDC-MD-04

ΔE 2.4 · #3E3F41

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 3 · #404149

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 3.3 · #3D3D3D

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4 · #403A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4.1 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 4.2 · #3B3938

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.1 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.3 · #392A27

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3D3C41

#41423D

Analogous

#3D3F42

#3D3C41

#413D42

Triadic

#3D3C41

#423E3D

#3D423E

Split-Complementary

#3D3C41

#42413D

#3F423D

Tetradic

#3D3C41

#423D3F

#41423D

#3D4241

Monochromatic

#0C0C0D

#19181B

#3D3C41

#64626A

#898891

Rectangle

#3D3C41

#423D41

#41423D

#3D423E

Compound

#3D3C41

#413D42

#41423D

#3F423D

Variations

Lighter

#64626A

#8A8890

#BBBABE

Darker

#323135

#222225

#141315

Saturation

#3F3F41

#3E3D42

#2C1F61

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

10.93:1

AAA

vs Black

1.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D3C41

#3C3D41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D3C41

#3C3C40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D3C41

#3D3D3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Toucan 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

#6D5A4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D3C41

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5F70

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.

#3E4429

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: #3D3C41;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D3C41;

CSS Variable

--color-toucan: #3D3C41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toucan': '#3D3C41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D3C41] text-[#3D3C41]

SCSS

$toucan: #3D3C41;

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#413D44 · ΔE 2.0

Black Iron

#3A3C3E · ΔE 2.4

Black Ink

#373A3D · ΔE 2.6

Soot

#373C41 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D3C41?

#3D3C41 is Toucan, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3D3C41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toucan?

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

What colors pair well with Toucan?

Toucan 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 Toucan?

You can download Toucan 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 Toucan?

The hex code is #3D3C41. In RGB it's 61, 60, 65, and in HSL it's 252°, 4%, 25%.

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