NEUTRALS

Black

#3E3E3F

RGB 62, 62, 63 · HSL 240°, 1%, 25% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 75

Black is #3E3E3F in HEX — rgb(62, 62, 63), hsl(240°, 1%, 25%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 75%).

Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 1%, 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#3E3E3F

RGB62, 62, 63

HSL240°, 1%, 25%

HSV240°, 2%, 25%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 75

Decimal4079167

CSS RGBrgb(62, 62, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 1%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black 2133-20

Exact match

Behr

Black BLACK

ΔE 0.4 · #3D3D3E

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 0.8 · #3D3D3D

Dulux

Rawene NZ10G3

ΔE 0.9 · #3C3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 0.9 · #3E3F41

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 1.2 · #414040

Vista Paint

Sayward Pine C-1417

ΔE 1.4 · #3A3C3D

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 1.6 · #3F4043

Hallman-Lindsay

Black Licorice 529

ΔE 1.7 · #3A3B3B

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 2.6 · #3B3938

Sherwin-Williams

Greenblack SW6994

ΔE 2.6 · #373A3A

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3.1 · #403A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3.2 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.2 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 6.8 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.8 · #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

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

#3E3E3F

#40403F

Analogous

#3F4040

#3E3E3F

#403F40

Triadic

#3E3E3F

#403F3F

#3F403F

Split-Complementary

#3E3E3F

#40403F

Tetradic

#3E3E3F

#403F40

#40403F

#3F4040

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#19191A

#3E3E3F

#656567

#8B8B8D

Rectangle

#3E3E3F

#403F40

#40403F

#3F403F

Compound

#3E3E3F

#403F40

#40403F

Variations

Lighter

#656567

#8B8B8D

#BCBCBD

Darker

#323234

#232323

#141415

Saturation

#404040

#3F3F40

#202060

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

10.68:1

AAA

vs Black

1.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E3E3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E3E3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E3E3F

#3E3E3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black 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

#6E5B4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E3E3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B606F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#444429

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: #3E3E3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E3E3F;

CSS Variable

--color-black: #3E3E3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black': '#3E3E3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E3E3F] text-[#3E3E3F]

SCSS

$black: #3E3E3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E3E3F?

#3E3E3F is Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3E3E3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black?

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

What colors pair well with Black?

Black 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 Black?

You can download Black 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 Black?

The hex code is #3E3E3F. In RGB it's 62, 62, 63, and in HSL it's 240°, 1%, 25%.

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