PURPLES

Throat

#281F3F

RGB 40, 31, 63 · HSL 257°, 34%, 18% · CMYK 37, 51, 0, 75

Throat is #281F3F in HEX — rgb(40, 31, 63), hsl(257°, 34%, 18%), cmyk(37%, 51%, 0%, 75%).

Throat pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 34%, 18%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#281F3F

RGB40, 31, 63

HSL257°, 34%, 18%

HSV257°, 51%, 25%

CMYK37, 51, 0, 75

Decimal2629439

CSS RGBrgb(40, 31, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 34%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Cobalt Blue 5013

ΔE 5.5 · #1E213D

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 8.2 · #3B2F4C

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

ΔE 8.3 · #3C304F

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 9.7 · #343457

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 10 · #313048

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 11.3 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 12.7 · #3A3B5B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.2 · #1D375C

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 14.8 · #363F63

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 15.9 · #3A405A

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 16.4 · #313D6C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.9 · #334059

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 17.4 · #54415B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 19 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 19.1 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 21.5 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#281F3F

#353E1E

Analogous

#1E253E

#281F3F

#371E3E

Triadic

#281F3F

#3E271E

#1E3E27

Split-Complementary

#281F3F

#3E371E

#253E1E

Tetradic

#281F3F

#3E1E25

#353E1E

#1E3E37

Monochromatic

#0B0811

#281F3F

#483871

#6851A4

Rectangle

#281F3F

#3E1E35

#353E1E

#1E3E27

Compound

#281F3F

#371E3E

#353E1E

#253E1E

Variations

Lighter

#4B3A76

#725DA6

#AEA4C7

Darker

#1F1832

#151023

#0C0914

Saturation

#2C2933

#271E3E

#210F4D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

15.46:1

AAA

vs Black

1.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#281F3F

#1C263F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#281F3F

#21213C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#281F3F

#252622

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Throat carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#5D444A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#281F3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B496F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#343B21

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: #281F3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #281F3F;

CSS Variable

--color-throat: #281F3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'throat': '#281F3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#281F3F] text-[#281F3F]

SCSS

$throat: #281F3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #281F3F?

#281F3F is Throat, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #281F3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Throat?

Throat works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Throat?

Throat pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Throat?

You can download Throat 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 Throat?

The hex code is #281F3F. In RGB it's 40, 31, 63, and in HSL it's 257°, 34%, 18%.

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