NEUTRALS

Dark Metal

#413C36

RGB 65, 60, 54 · HSL 33°, 9%, 23% · CMYK 0, 8, 17, 75

Dark Metal is #413C36 in HEX — rgb(65, 60, 54), hsl(33°, 9%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 17%, 75%).

Dark Metal pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 9%, 23%. 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#413C36

RGB65, 60, 54

HSL33°, 9%, 23%

HSV33°, 17%, 25%

CMYK0, 8, 17, 75

Decimal4275254

CSS RGBrgb(65, 60, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 9%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Metal SG6H9

Exact match

Behr

Havana Coffee N210-7

ΔE 0.8 · #403C35

Vista Paint

Evermore C-556

ΔE 1.6 · #433C38

Hallman-Lindsay

November Storms 543

ΔE 2 · #423F3B

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 2.3 · #3E3B32

Benjamin Moore

Night 2116-10

ΔE 2.7 · #453B37

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 2.8 · #48423C

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 3.8 · #373632

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.9 · #3B3938

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 4.4 · #4B4441

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 4.5 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5 · #383737

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 5.6 · #4B4845

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 6.3 · #473633

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.7 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.9 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#413C36

#353A40

Analogous

#403635

#413C36

#3F4035

Triadic

#413C36

#35403B

#3B3540

Split-Complementary

#413C36

#353F40

#363540

Tetradic

#413C36

#354036

#353A40

#40353F

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#161513

#413C36

#6A6258

#92887C

Rectangle

#413C36

#3A4035

#353A40

#3B3540

Compound

#413C36

#3F4035

#353A40

#363540

Variations

Lighter

#6B6359

#928A80

#BFBBB6

Darker

#332F2A

#23211D

#151311

Saturation

#3C3B39

#403B35

#5B3E1B

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

10.91:1

AAA

vs Black

1.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#413C36

#3F3D36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#413C36

#3D3D37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#413C36

#413B3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Metal 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

#705A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#413C36

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D5F68

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#25313E

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: #413C36;

CSS — background

background-color: #413C36;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-metal: #413C36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-metal': '#413C36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#413C36] text-[#413C36]

SCSS

$dark-metal: #413C36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #413C36?

#413C36 is Dark Metal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #413C36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Metal?

Dark Metal 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 Dark Metal?

You can download Dark Metal 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 Dark Metal?

The hex code is #413C36. In RGB it's 65, 60, 54, and in HSL it's 33°, 9%, 23%.

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