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Globe Thistle

#2E0329

RGB 46, 3, 41 · HSL 307°, 88%, 10% · CMYK 0, 93, 11, 82

Globe Thistle is #2E0329 in HEX — rgb(46, 3, 41), hsl(307°, 88%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 93%, 11%, 82%).

Globe Thistle pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 307°, 88%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#2E0329

RGB46, 3, 41

HSL307°, 88%, 10%

HSV307°, 93%, 18%

CMYK0, 93, 11, 82

Decimal3015465

CSS RGBrgb(46, 3, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 88%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vin Rouge 110D-7

ΔE 15 · #532448

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 16.6 · #4A192C

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 18.6 · #392434

Dulux

Classic Violet S45E9

ΔE 19 · #452F4C

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 20.4 · #612F4F

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 20.7 · #513249

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 21.1 · #652F53

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 21.7 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 22.7 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 25 · #643E65

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 25.4 · #673649

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 26 · #603E53

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 29 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 29 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 29.9 · #392A27

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 31.7 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2E0329

#033008

Analogous

#1F0330

#2E0329

#300314

Triadic

#2E0329

#2B3003

#032B30

Split-Complementary

#2E0329

#143003

#03301F

Tetradic

#2E0329

#301F03

#033008

#031430

Monochromatic

#180215

#2E0329

#78086B

#C00CAB

Rectangle

#2E0329

#300803

#033008

#032B30

Compound

#2E0329

#300314

#033008

#03301F

Variations

Lighter

#860978

#CD1EB9

#E07DD5

Darker

#270223

#1C0018

#10000E

Saturation

#20131F

#30032B

#31022C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

18.08:1

AAA

vs Black

1.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E0329

#181C28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E0329

#111126

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E0329

#2C0F0C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Globe Thistle reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#622F3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E0329

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F345E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0C5014

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: #2E0329;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E0329;

CSS Variable

--color-globe-thistle: #2E0329;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'globe-thistle': '#2E0329' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E0329] text-[#2E0329]

SCSS

$globe-thistle: #2E0329;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E0329?

#2E0329 is Globe Thistle, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #2E0329 warm or cool?

Globe Thistle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Globe Thistle?

Globe Thistle works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Globe Thistle?

Globe Thistle pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Globe Thistle?

You can download Globe Thistle 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 Globe Thistle?

The hex code is #2E0329. In RGB it's 46, 3, 41, and in HSL it's 307°, 88%, 10%.

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