NEUTRALS

Tuxedo

#3F3C43

RGB 63, 60, 67 · HSL 266°, 6%, 25% · CMYK 6, 10, 0, 74

Tuxedo is #3F3C43 in HEX — rgb(63, 60, 67), hsl(266°, 6%, 25%), cmyk(6%, 10%, 0%, 74%).

Tuxedo pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 266°, 6%, 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#3F3C43

RGB63, 60, 67

HSL266°, 6%, 25%

HSV266°, 10%, 26%

CMYK6, 10, 0, 74

Decimal4144195

CSS RGBrgb(63, 60, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 6%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Galaxy 2117-20

ΔE 1.1 · #423E45

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 2 · #403D41

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 2.2 · #3A373E

Vista Paint

Octavius C-521

ΔE 2.5 · #39393E

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 2.6 · #404149

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 2.6 · #3E3B46

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 2.6 · #38393F

Behr

Black Garnet N110-7

ΔE 2.8 · #38363D

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.5 · #494248

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 3.5 · #423A45

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 3.8 · #3E3F41

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 4.8 · #3D3D3D

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.9 · #403A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.4 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 6.5 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.6 · #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 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

#3F3C43

#40443C

Analogous

#3C3C44

#3F3C43

#433C44

Triadic

#3F3C43

#443F3C

#3C443F

Split-Complementary

#3F3C43

#44433C

#3C443C

Tetradic

#3F3C43

#443C3C

#40443C

#3C4443

Monochromatic

#0D0C0E

#19181B

#3F3C43

#65606C

#8B8593

Rectangle

#3F3C43

#443C40

#40443C

#3C443F

Compound

#3F3C43

#433C44

#40443C

#3C443C

Variations

Lighter

#65606C

#8B8692

#BCB9BF

Darker

#333036

#232125

#141316

Saturation

#403F41

#3F3C44

#3B1E62

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

10.83:1

AAA

vs Black

1.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F3C43

#3C3E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F3C43

#3D3D42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F3C43

#3E3D3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tuxedo 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

#6F5A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F3C43

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C5F72

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.

#384429

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: #3F3C43;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F3C43;

CSS Variable

--color-tuxedo: #3F3C43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuxedo': '#3F3C43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F3C43] text-[#3F3C43]

SCSS

$tuxedo: #3F3C43;

Similar Colors

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#413D44 · ΔE 0.7

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#3C3B40 · ΔE 1.7

Plum Martini

#403C3F · ΔE 2.7

Black Berry

#3A3B3F · ΔE 2.8

Abyss

#42444B · ΔE 3.7

Soot

#373C41 · ΔE 3.8

Dark Basalt

#40363C · ΔE 3.8

Black Iron

#3A3C3E · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F3C43?

#3F3C43 is Tuxedo, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #3F3C43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuxedo?

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

What colors pair well with Tuxedo?

Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo?

You can download Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo?

The hex code is #3F3C43. In RGB it's 63, 60, 67, and in HSL it's 266°, 6%, 25%.

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