NEUTRALS

Royal Coronation

#3E3542

RGB 62, 53, 66 · HSL 282°, 11%, 23% · CMYK 6, 20, 0, 74

Royal Coronation is #3E3542 in HEX — rgb(62, 53, 66), hsl(282°, 11%, 23%), cmyk(6%, 20%, 0%, 74%).

Royal Coronation pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 282°, 11%, 23%. 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#3E3542
RGB62, 53, 66
HSL282°, 11%, 23%
HSV282°, 20%, 26%
CMYK6, 20, 0, 74
Decimal4076866
CSS RGBrgb(62, 53, 66)
CSS HSLhsl(282, 11%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Thunder S49A9

ΔE 1.6 · #3C3540

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 1.9 · #3C323D

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 2.5 · #423A45

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2069-10

ΔE 2.6 · #3D3946

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 3.6 · #3E3B46

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 4 · #3E343B

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 4 · #40373E

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 4.8 · #3A373E

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 6.2 · #4A3C50

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 6.6 · #4A4354

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.6 · #50414C

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 7.8 · #503C50

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 8.3 · #2F353B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.4 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 10.1 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.3 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3E3542
#384134

Analogous

#373441
#3E3542
#41343F

Triadic

#3E3542
#413D34
#34413D

Split-Complementary

#3E3542
#3F4134
#344137

Tetradic

#3E3542
#413734
#384134
#343F41

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E
#151217
#3E3542
#65566C
#8C7A94

Rectangle

#3E3542
#413438
#384134
#34413D

Compound

#3E3542
#41343F
#384134
#344137

Variations

Lighter

#66576D
#8E7E94
#BCB5C0

Darker

#312A34
#221C24
#141015

Saturation

#3B393D
#3D3441
#481A5B

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)

Aa

vs White

11.71:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E3542
#373942

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E3542
#373740

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E3542
#3D3836

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Royal Coronation 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

#6E544D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E3542

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B5971

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.

#2D3E25

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #3E3542;
CSS — background 
background-color: #3E3542;
CSS Variable 
--color-royal-coronation: #3E3542;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'royal-coronation': '#3E3542' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#3E3542] text-[#3E3542]
SCSS 
$royal-coronation: #3E3542;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E3542?

#3E3542 is Royal Coronation, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3E3542 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Coronation?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Coronation?

Royal Coronation 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 Royal Coronation?

You can download Royal Coronation 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 Royal Coronation?

The hex code is #3E3542. In RGB it's 62, 53, 66, and in HSL it's 282°, 11%, 23%.

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