NEUTRALS

Darkroom

#443E40

RGB 68, 62, 64 · HSL 340°, 5%, 25% · CMYK 0, 9, 6, 73

Darkroom is #443E40 in HEX — rgb(68, 62, 64), hsl(340°, 5%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 6%, 73%).

Darkroom pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 340°, 5%, 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#443E40

RGB68, 62, 64

HSL340°, 5%, 25%

HSV340°, 9%, 27%

CMYK0, 9, 6, 73

Decimal4472384

CSS RGBrgb(68, 62, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 5%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Plum CSP-540

ΔE 1.3 · #413D40

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 1.6 · #433C3C

Dulux

Wayward Grey SG6B8

ΔE 1.8 · #3F3C3E

Behr

Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4143

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 2.3 · #403A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 2.6 · #414040

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 3.2 · #3E3F41

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 3.2 · #3D3D3D

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 3.2 · #3F4043

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.3 · #494248

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 3.4 · #463E3B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4.5 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.2 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 6.2 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.1 · #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

#443E40

#3D4341

Analogous

#433D42

#443E40

#433E3D

Triadic

#443E40

#3F433D

#3D3F43

Split-Complementary

#443E40

#3D433E

#3D4243

Tetradic

#443E40

#42433D

#3D4341

#3E3D43

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#1B1819

#443E40

#6B6164

#92878A

Rectangle

#443E40

#43413D

#3D4341

#3D3F43

Compound

#443E40

#433E3D

#3D4341

#3D4243

Variations

Lighter

#6B6164

#91878B

#BEBABB

Darker

#363032

#252122

#161314

Saturation

#413F3F

#433D3F

#611E35

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

10.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.01:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#443E40

#404040

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#443E40

#3F3F40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#443E40

#443E3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Darkroom 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

#725B4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#443E40

Daylight 5500K

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

#60606F

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.

#29443B

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: #443E40;

CSS — background

background-color: #443E40;

CSS Variable

--color-darkroom: #443E40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darkroom': '#443E40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#443E40] text-[#443E40]

SCSS

$darkroom: #443E40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #443E40?

#443E40 is Darkroom, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #443E40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darkroom?

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

What colors pair well with Darkroom?

Darkroom 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 Darkroom?

You can download Darkroom 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 Darkroom?

The hex code is #443E40. In RGB it's 68, 62, 64, and in HSL it's 340°, 5%, 25%.

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