BLUES

Paris M

#312760

RGB 49, 39, 96 · HSL 251°, 42%, 26% · CMYK 49, 59, 0, 62

Paris M is #312760 in HEX — rgb(49, 39, 96), hsl(251°, 42%, 26%), cmyk(49%, 59%, 0%, 62%).

Paris M pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 42%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#312760

RGB49, 39, 96

HSL251°, 42%, 26%

HSV251°, 59%, 38%

CMYK49, 59, 0, 62

Decimal3221344

CSS RGBrgb(49, 39, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 42%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purple Bloom S-H-680

ΔE 1.8 · #372A63

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 7.8 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 7.9 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 10.7 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 10.9 · #3F3F75

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 11.5 · #493967

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 13.2 · #3C4378

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 15.1 · #4D426E

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 15.5 · #564371

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 16.1 · #48436D

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 17.1 · #5A4E88

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 18 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.9 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 25 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 27.6 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 32.3 · #50414C

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

#312760

#545E26

Analogous

#26385E

#312760

#4D265E

Triadic

#312760

#5E3126

#265E31

Split-Complementary

#312760

#5E4D26

#385E26

Tetradic

#312760

#5E2638

#545E26

#265E4D

Monochromatic

#090712

#151028

#312760

#4D3D94

#7160BE

Rectangle

#312760

#5E2654

#545E26

#265E31

Compound

#312760

#4D265E

#545E26

#385E26

Variations

Lighter

#4C3C94

#7465B6

#B1AAD0

Darker

#261E4C

#1A1435

#0F0B1F

Saturation

#3D3A4B

#31265E

#241371

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

13.21:1

AAA

vs Black

1.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#312760

#1A3360

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#312760

#29295B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#312760

#2A352D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Paris M 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

#644A63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#312760

Daylight 5500K

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

#514F87

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.

#454C24

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: #312760;

CSS — background

background-color: #312760;

CSS Variable

--color-paris-m: #312760;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paris-m': '#312760' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#312760] text-[#312760]

SCSS

$paris-m: #312760;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #312760?

#312760 is Paris M, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #312760 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paris M?

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

What colors pair well with Paris M?

Paris M 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 Paris M?

You can download Paris M 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 Paris M?

The hex code is #312760. In RGB it's 49, 39, 96, and in HSL it's 251°, 42%, 26%.

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