NEUTRALS

Nevermore

#403940

RGB 64, 57, 64 · HSL 300°, 6%, 24% · CMYK 0, 11, 0, 75

Nevermore is #403940 in HEX — rgb(64, 57, 64), hsl(300°, 6%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 0%, 75%).

Nevermore pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 6%, 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#403940

RGB64, 57, 64

HSL300°, 6%, 24%

HSV300°, 11%, 25%

CMYK0, 11, 0, 75

Decimal4208960

CSS RGBrgb(64, 57, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 6%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 1.2 · #40373E

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2072-10

ΔE 1.7 · #41373D

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 2.2 · #3A373E

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 2.4 · #3E343B

Dulux

Zeus Palace S45A9

ΔE 2.5 · #3C343D

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 2.7 · #423A45

Behr

Smooth Coffee 740B-7

ΔE 2.8 · #473C41

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 3.2 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 4 · #494248

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 4.5 · #404149

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.6 · #403A3A

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 5.2 · #3E3F41

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.6 · #383737

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 5.7 · #3D3D3D

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.1 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.2 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#403940

#3A413A

Analogous

#3D3A41

#403940

#413A3D

Triadic

#403940

#41413A

#3A4141

Split-Complementary

#403940

#3D413A

#3A413D

Tetradic

#403940

#413D3A

#3A413A

#3A3D41

Monochromatic

#0E0C0E

#181618

#403940

#695D69

#918391

Rectangle

#403940

#413A3A

#3A413A

#3A4141

Compound

#403940

#413A3D

#3A413A

#3A413D

Variations

Lighter

#6A5E6A

#918591

#BEB8BE

Darker

#342E34

#241F24

#151215

Saturation

#3E3C3E

#413A41

#5E1D5E

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

11.19:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#403940

#3B3C40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#403940

#3A3A3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#403940

#3F3A3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nevermore 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

#6F574B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#403940

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D5C6F

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.

#274127

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: #403940;

CSS — background

background-color: #403940;

CSS Variable

--color-nevermore: #403940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nevermore': '#403940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#403940] text-[#403940]

SCSS

$nevermore: #403940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #403940?

#403940 is Nevermore, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #403940 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nevermore?

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

What colors pair well with Nevermore?

Nevermore 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 Nevermore?

You can download Nevermore 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 Nevermore?

The hex code is #403940. In RGB it's 64, 57, 64, and in HSL it's 300°, 6%, 24%.

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