NEUTRALS

Diamond Grey

#3E474B

RGB 62, 71, 75 · HSL 198°, 9%, 27% · CMYK 17, 5, 0, 71

Diamond Grey is #3E474B in HEX — rgb(62, 71, 75), hsl(198°, 9%, 27%), cmyk(17%, 5%, 0%, 71%).

Diamond Grey pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 198°, 9%, 27%. 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#3E474B

RGB62, 71, 75

HSL198°, 9%, 27%

HSV198°, 17%, 29%

CMYK17, 5, 0, 71

Decimal4081483

CSS RGBrgb(62, 71, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 9%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 0.8 · #3D484C

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 1.9 · #3C4348

PPG

Black Forest 1012-7

ΔE 1.9 · #434B4F

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 2 · #44494D

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.1 · #3F4647

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 2.1 · #444A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Stargazing DE6336

ΔE 2.1 · #414549

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 2.2 · #434B4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark River 494

ΔE 2.5 · #3E4445

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 2.5 · #414647

Benjamin Moore

Black 2132-30

ΔE 2.6 · #45494E

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.7 · #45484B

Vista Paint

Calm Interlude C-500

ΔE 2.9 · #3D4C50

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.3 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.7 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3E474B

#4B423F

Analogous

#3F4B49

#3E474B

#3F414B

Triadic

#3E474B

#4B3F47

#474B3F

Split-Complementary

#3E474B

#4B3F41

#4B493F

Tetradic

#3E474B

#493F4B

#4B423F

#414B3F

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#1C2021

#3E474B

#616F75

#87959B

Rectangle

#3E474B

#423F4B

#4B423F

#474B3F

Compound

#3E474B

#3F414B

#4B423F

#4B493F

Variations

Lighter

#616E74

#879398

#BABFC2

Darker

#32393C

#22272A

#141718

Saturation

#434647

#3F474B

#1F546A

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

#3E474B

#43444B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E474B

#46464A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E474B

#3E4747

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Diamond Grey 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

#6E6253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E474B

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B6778

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.

#49352C

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: #3E474B;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E474B;

CSS Variable

--color-diamond-grey: #3E474B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diamond-grey': '#3E474B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E474B] text-[#3E474B]

SCSS

$diamond-grey: #3E474B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E474B?

#3E474B is Diamond Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3E474B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diamond Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Diamond Grey?

Diamond Grey 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 Diamond Grey?

You can download Diamond Grey 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 Diamond Grey?

The hex code is #3E474B. In RGB it's 62, 71, 75, and in HSL it's 198°, 9%, 27%.

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