NEUTRALS

Midnight Escape

#403C40

RGB 64, 60, 64 · HSL 300°, 3%, 24% · CMYK 0, 6, 0, 75

Midnight Escape is #403C40 in HEX — rgb(64, 60, 64), hsl(300°, 3%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 75%).

Midnight Escape pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 3%, 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#403C40

RGB64, 60, 64

HSL300°, 3%, 24%

HSV300°, 6%, 25%

CMYK0, 6, 0, 75

Decimal4209728

CSS RGBrgb(64, 60, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 3%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 0.6 · #403D41

Benjamin Moore

Plum CSP-540

ΔE 0.8 · #413D40

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

ΔE 1.9 · #443E40

Vista Paint

Octavius C-521

ΔE 2.5 · #39393E

Behr

Black BLACK

ΔE 2.7 · #3D3D3E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 2.7 · #3E3F41

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 2.7 · #3F4043

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 2.9 · #403A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 3.1 · #38393F

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 3.2 · #3D3D3D

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 3.2 · #414040

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.5 · #494248

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.9 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.8 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#403C40

#3B3F3B

Analogous

#3D3B3F

#403C40

#3F3B3D

Triadic

#403C40

#3F3F3B

#3B3F3F

Split-Complementary

#403C40

#3D3F3B

#3B3F3D

Tetradic

#403C40

#3F3D3B

#3B3F3B

#3B3D3F

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#181618

#403C40

#666066

#8D868D

Rectangle

#403C40

#3F3B3B

#3B3F3B

#3B3F3F

Compound

#403C40

#3F3B3D

#3B3F3B

#3B3F3D

Variations

Lighter

#676167

#8E888E

#BDBABD

Darker

#332F33

#232123

#141314

Saturation

#3E3D3E

#3F3B3F

#5D1E5D

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

#403C40

#3D3E40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#403C40

#3D3D3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#403C40

#403D3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Midnight Escape 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

#6F5A4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#403C40

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D5F6F

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: #403C40;

CSS — background

background-color: #403C40;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-escape: #403C40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-escape': '#403C40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#403C40] text-[#403C40]

SCSS

$midnight-escape: #403C40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #403C40?

#403C40 is Midnight Escape, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #403C40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Escape?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Escape?

Midnight Escape 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 Midnight Escape?

You can download Midnight Escape 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 Midnight Escape?

The hex code is #403C40. In RGB it's 64, 60, 64, and in HSL it's 300°, 3%, 24%.

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