NEUTRALS

Wayward Grey

#3F3C3E

RGB 63, 60, 62 · HSL 320°, 2%, 24% · CMYK 0, 5, 2, 75

Wayward Grey is #3F3C3E in HEX — rgb(63, 60, 62), hsl(320°, 2%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 75%).

Wayward Grey pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 320°, 2%, 24%. 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#3F3C3E

RGB63, 60, 62

HSL320°, 2%, 24%

HSV320°, 5%, 25%

CMYK0, 5, 2, 75

Decimal4144190

CSS RGBrgb(63, 60, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 2%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wayward Grey SG6B8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Plum CSP-540

ΔE 1 · #413D40

Behr

Black BLACK

ΔE 1.5 · #3D3D3E

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

ΔE 1.8 · #443E40

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 1.9 · #3D3D3D

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 2 · #403A3A

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 2 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 2.2 · #414040

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 2.3 · #433C3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Black Licorice 529

ΔE 2.4 · #3A3B3B

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 2.4 · #3F4043

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 2.5 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 3 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5 · #313536

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6.3 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10 · #392A27

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3F3C3E

#3C3E3D

Analogous

#3E3C3E

#3F3C3E

#3E3C3C

Triadic

#3F3C3E

#3E3E3C

#3C3E3E

Split-Complementary

#3F3C3E

#3C3E3C

#3C3E3E

Tetradic

#3F3C3E

#3E3E3C

#3C3E3D

#3C3C3E

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#171617

#3F3C3E

#656164

#8C878A

Rectangle

#3F3C3E

#3E3D3C

#3C3E3D

#3C3E3E

Compound

#3F3C3E

#3E3C3C

#3C3E3D

#3C3E3E

Variations

Lighter

#666265

#8D898B

#BCBABB

Darker

#323031

#222122

#141314

Saturation

#3E3D3D

#3E3C3E

#5C1E48

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

10.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F3C3E

#3D3D3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F3C3E

#3D3D3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F3C3E

#3F3C3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wayward 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

#6F5A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F3C3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C5F6E

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.

#274130

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

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: #3F3C3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F3C3E;

CSS Variable

--color-wayward-grey: #3F3C3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wayward-grey': '#3F3C3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F3C3E] text-[#3F3C3E]

SCSS

$wayward-grey: #3F3C3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F3C3E?

#3F3C3E is Wayward Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3F3C3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wayward Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Wayward Grey?

Wayward 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 Wayward Grey?

You can download Wayward 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 Wayward Grey?

The hex code is #3F3C3E. In RGB it's 63, 60, 62, and in HSL it's 320°, 2%, 24%.

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