BLUES

Dracula Orchid

#2C3539

RGB 44, 53, 57 · HSL 198°, 13%, 20% · CMYK 23, 7, 0, 78

Dracula Orchid is #2C3539 in HEX — rgb(44, 53, 57), hsl(198°, 13%, 20%), cmyk(23%, 7%, 0%, 78%).

Dracula Orchid pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 13%, 20%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#2C3539

RGB44, 53, 57

HSL198°, 13%, 20%

HSV198°, 23%, 22%

CMYK23, 7, 0, 78

Decimal2897209

CSS RGBrgb(44, 53, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 13%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bauhaus BXC-02

ΔE 0.8 · #2B3439

Sherwin-Williams

Inkwell SW6992

ΔE 1.9 · #31363A

Dulux

Maximus SG5B9

ΔE 2 · #31363B

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2 · #2F353B

Benjamin Moore

Black 2136-10

ΔE 2.7 · #313637

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 2.9 · #313536

Vista Paint

In the Dark K-776

ΔE 3.9 · #36373C

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 4.5 · #38393F

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.3 · #383737

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 5.3 · #383938

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 5.4 · #302F2F

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 5.9 · #3B3A3A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.4 · #3B3938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 6.6 · #3F4043

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 7.6 · #404149

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.8 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2C3539

#3A302C

Analogous

#2C3A37

#2C3539

#2C2F3A

Triadic

#2C3539

#3A2C36

#363A2C

Split-Complementary

#2C3539

#3A2C2F

#3A372C

Tetradic

#2C3539

#372C3A

#3A302C

#2F3A2C

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#2C3539

#4E5E65

#6F8690

Rectangle

#2C3539

#302C3A

#3A302C

#363A2C

Compound

#2C3539

#2C2F3A

#3A302C

#3A372C

Variations

Lighter

#506168

#778A92

#B1BABE

Darker

#232B2E

#181E20

#0E1113

Saturation

#313435

#2C363A

#163F50

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

12.53:1

AAA

vs Black

1.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C3539

#313339

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C3539

#343438

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C3539

#2C3635

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dracula Orchid lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#605446

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C3539

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E596A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#392922

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: #2C3539;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C3539;

CSS Variable

--color-dracula-orchid: #2C3539;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dracula-orchid': '#2C3539' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C3539] text-[#2C3539]

SCSS

$dracula-orchid: #2C3539;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C3539?

#2C3539 is Dracula Orchid, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C3539 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dracula Orchid?

Dracula Orchid works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Dracula Orchid?

Dracula Orchid pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dracula Orchid?

You can download Dracula Orchid 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 Dracula Orchid?

The hex code is #2C3539. In RGB it's 44, 53, 57, and in HSL it's 198°, 13%, 20%.

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