NEUTRALS

Dark River

#3E4445

RGB 62, 68, 69 · HSL 189°, 5%, 26% · CMYK 10, 1, 0, 73

Dark River is #3E4445 in HEX — rgb(62, 68, 69), hsl(189°, 5%, 26%), cmyk(10%, 1%, 0%, 73%).

Dark River pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 189°, 5%, 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#3E4445

RGB62, 68, 69

HSL189°, 5%, 26%

HSV189°, 10%, 27%

CMYK10, 1, 0, 73

Decimal4080709

CSS RGBrgb(62, 68, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 5%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark River 494

Exact match

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 0.9 · #3F4647

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 1.1 · #414647

Benjamin Moore

Notre CSP-570

ΔE 1.4 · #414444

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 1.5 · #424648

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 1.9 · #3D4645

Vista Paint

Moonless Sky K-848

ΔE 1.9 · #3A4040

Behr

Dark Cavern 790F-7

ΔE 1.9 · #3E4442

Dunn-Edwards

Stargazing DE6336

ΔE 2.3 · #414549

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 2.3 · #444546

Dulux

Rawene NZ10G3

ΔE 2.9 · #3C3E3F

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3.1 · #434B4D

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 3.1 · #3D484C

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.8 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3E4445

#46403F

Analogous

#3F4643

#3E4445

#3F4146

Triadic

#3E4445

#463F45

#45463F

Split-Complementary

#3E4445

#463F41

#46433F

Tetradic

#3E4445

#433F46

#46403F

#41463F

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#1B1D1D

#3E4445

#636C6E

#899394

Rectangle

#3E4445

#403F46

#46403F

#45463F

Compound

#3E4445

#3F4146

#46403F

#46433F

Variations

Lighter

#636C6D

#899193

#BBBFBF

Darker

#323738

#222626

#141616

Saturation

#414343

#3F4546

#1F5B65

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

9.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E4445

#414245

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E4445

#434345

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E4445

#3E4444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark River 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

#6E604F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E4445

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B6573

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.

#462E2A

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: #3E4445;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E4445;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-river: #3E4445;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-river': '#3E4445' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E4445] text-[#3E4445]

SCSS

$dark-river: #3E4445;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E4445?

#3E4445 is Dark River, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3E4445 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark River?

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

What colors pair well with Dark River?

Dark River 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 Dark River?

You can download Dark River 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 Dark River?

The hex code is #3E4445. In RGB it's 62, 68, 69, and in HSL it's 189°, 5%, 26%.

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