PURPLES

Magic Cauldron

#372B3C

RGB 55, 43, 60 · HSL 282°, 17%, 20% · CMYK 8, 28, 0, 76

Magic Cauldron is #372B3C in HEX — rgb(55, 43, 60), hsl(282°, 17%, 20%), cmyk(8%, 28%, 0%, 76%).

Magic Cauldron pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 282°, 17%, 20%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#372B3C
RGB55, 43, 60
HSL282°, 17%, 20%
HSV282°, 28%, 24%
CMYK8, 28, 0, 76
Decimal3615548
CSS RGBrgb(55, 43, 60)
CSS HSLhsl(282, 17%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magic Cauldron S45B9

Exact match

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 4.9 · #392434

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 5.1 · #3C323D

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 7 · #392A31

Vista Paint

Purple Shadow C-1214

ΔE 7.2 · #483743

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 7.6 · #463C4E

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 7.7 · #423A45

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 8.1 · #4A3C50

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 8.5 · #3E3B46

RAL

Grey Blue 5008

ΔE 8.9 · #26252D

Sherwin-Williams

Black Swan SW6279

ΔE 9 · #3A373E

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 10.5 · #4A4354

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.9 · #50414C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 13.4 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 13.7 · #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

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

#372B3C
#303C2A

Analogous

#2E2A3C
#372B3C
#3C2A38

Triadic

#372B3C
#3C362A
#2A3C36

Split-Complementary

#372B3C
#383C2A
#2A3C2E

Tetradic

#372B3C
#3C2E2A
#303C2A
#2A383C

Monochromatic

#0E0B0F
#0E0B0F
#372B3C
#5F4A68
#886A95

Rectangle

#372B3C
#3C2A30
#303C2A
#2A3C36

Compound

#372B3C
#3C2A38
#303C2A
#2A3C2E

Variations

Lighter

#624C6B
#8C7396
#BBAFC0

Darker

#2C2230
#1E1721
#120D14

Saturation

#343036
#362A3C
#3F1551

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)

Aa

vs White

13.35:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#372B3C
#2E313C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#372B3C
#2D2D3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#372B3C
#352E2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magic Cauldron 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

#694D48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#372B3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#56526C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#293922

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

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: #372B3C;
CSS — background 
background-color: #372B3C;
CSS Variable 
--color-magic-cauldron: #372B3C;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'magic-cauldron': '#372B3C' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#372B3C] text-[#372B3C]
SCSS 
$magic-cauldron: #372B3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #372B3C?

#372B3C is Magic Cauldron, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #372B3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic Cauldron?

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

What colors pair well with Magic Cauldron?

Magic Cauldron 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 Magic Cauldron?

You can download Magic Cauldron 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 Magic Cauldron?

The hex code is #372B3C. In RGB it's 55, 43, 60, and in HSL it's 282°, 17%, 20%.

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