NEUTRALS

Dark Taupe

#483C3C

RGB 72, 60, 60 · HSL 0°, 9%, 26% · CMYK 0, 17, 17, 72

Dark Taupe is #483C3C in HEX — rgb(72, 60, 60), hsl(0°, 9%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 72%).

Dark Taupe pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 26%. 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#483C3C

RGB72, 60, 60

HSL0°, 9%, 26%

HSV0°, 17%, 28%

CMYK0, 17, 17, 72

Decimal4734012

CSS RGBrgb(72, 60, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Thick Chocolate 750B-7

ΔE 1.1 · #463A3B

Dulux

Noble Brown SG5A8

ΔE 1.4 · #4B3F3E

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2 · #493C3F

Benjamin Moore

Black 2130-10

ΔE 2.3 · #463D3A

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 2.4 · #433C3C

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.5 · #4D3C3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.7 · #463E3B

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3.2 · #403A3A

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4 · #473633

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 4.2 · #4B4441

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 4.5 · #4D423C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.6 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 5.5 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.1 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.4 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#483C3C

#3C4848

Analogous

#483C42

#483C3C

#48423C

Triadic

#483C3C

#3C483C

#3C3C48

Split-Complementary

#483C3C

#3C4842

#3C4248

Tetradic

#483C3C

#42483C

#3C4848

#423C48

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#1F1A1A

#483C3C

#725F5F

#998585

Rectangle

#483C3C

#48483C

#3C4848

#3C3C48

Compound

#483C3C

#48423C

#3C4848

#3C4248

Variations

Lighter

#715F5F

#968585

#C1B9B9

Darker

#3A3030

#282121

#171313

Saturation

#444141

#483C3C

#661E1E

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

10.57:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#483C3C

#41403C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#483C3C

#3E3E3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#483C3C

#483C3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Taupe 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

#755A48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#483C3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#635F6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#2A4646

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: #483C3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #483C3C;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-taupe: #483C3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-taupe': '#483C3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#483C3C] text-[#483C3C]

SCSS

$dark-taupe: #483C3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #483C3C?

#483C3C is Dark Taupe, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #483C3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Taupe?

Dark Taupe 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 Taupe?

You can download Dark Taupe 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 Taupe?

The hex code is #483C3C. In RGB it's 72, 60, 60, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 26%.

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