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Dark Basalt
#40363C
Sitting at HSL 324°, 8%, 23%, Dark Basalt reads moody and cool. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Basalt 2072-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Dark Basalt
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #40363C?
#40363C is Dark Basalt, a deep pink with a cool undertone.
Is #40363C warm or cool?
Dark Basalt reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark Basalt?
Dark Basalt works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Dark Basalt?
Dark Basalt pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark Basalt?
You can download Dark Basalt 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 RGB value of #40363C?
#40363C converts to RGB 64, 54, 60.