NEUTRALS

Briar

#3D4844

RGB 61, 72, 68 · HSL 158°, 8%, 26% · CMYK 15, 0, 6, 72

Briar is #3D4844 in HEX — rgb(61, 72, 68), hsl(158°, 8%, 26%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 72%).

Briar pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 158°, 8%, 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#3D4844

RGB61, 72, 68

HSL158°, 8%, 26%

HSV158°, 15%, 28%

CMYK15, 0, 6, 72

Decimal4016196

CSS RGBrgb(61, 72, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 8%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 2 · #384543

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 2.2 · #3D4645

Behr

Sporting Green HDC-CL-21

ΔE 2.2 · #434B48

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3.1 · #464C49

Sherwin-Williams

Olympic Range SW7750

ΔE 3.1 · #424C44

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 3.4 · #444B43

Vista Paint

Midnight in the Tropics K-832

ΔE 3.6 · #3F4341

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.7 · #3F4647

Hallman-Lindsay

Brattle Spruce historic-brattle-spruce

ΔE 3.9 · #454743

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

ΔE 4.4 · #43493F

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 4.5 · #434B4D

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 5 · #424648

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 7.4 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3D4844

#483D41

Analogous

#3D483E

#3D4844

#3D4648

Triadic

#3D4844

#443D48

#48443D

Split-Complementary

#3D4844

#483D46

#483E3D

Tetradic

#3D4844

#3E3D48

#483D41

#46483D

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#1A1E1D

#3D4844

#60716B

#869891

Rectangle

#3D4844

#3D4148

#483D41

#48443D

Compound

#3D4844

#3D4648

#483D41

#483E3D

Variations

Lighter

#60706A

#869590

#B9C1BE

Darker

#313936

#212825

#131716

Saturation

#414443

#3D4844

#1E664C

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

9.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D4844

#444445

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D4844

#464645

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D4844

#3E4747

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Briar 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

#6D634E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D4844

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A6872

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#462A35

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: #3D4844;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D4844;

CSS Variable

--color-briar: #3D4844;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'briar': '#3D4844' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D4844] text-[#3D4844]

SCSS

$briar: #3D4844;

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#364042 · ΔE 5.1

Stonecutter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D4844?

#3D4844 is Briar, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3D4844 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Briar?

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

What colors pair well with Briar?

Briar 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 Briar?

You can download Briar 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 Briar?

The hex code is #3D4844. In RGB it's 61, 72, 68, and in HSL it's 158°, 8%, 26%.

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