PURPLES

Chrysomela Goettingensis

#39334A

RGB 57, 51, 74 · HSL 256°, 18%, 25% · CMYK 23, 31, 0, 71

Chrysomela Goettingensis is #39334A in HEX — rgb(57, 51, 74), hsl(256°, 18%, 25%), cmyk(23%, 31%, 0%, 71%).

Chrysomela Goettingensis pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 18%, 25%. 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#39334A

RGB57, 51, 74

HSL256°, 18%, 25%

HSV256°, 31%, 29%

CMYK23, 31, 0, 71

Decimal3748682

CSS RGBrgb(57, 51, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 18%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Midnight S43E9

ΔE 2.8 · #313148

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 2.8 · #313048

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 3.4 · #3B3551

Behr

Blackberry Wine 670F-7

ΔE 4.7 · #3E3B57

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 5.7 · #463C4E

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 5.9 · #443E50

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 6.1 · #3B3C5A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 6.2 · #2A2E4B

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 6.2 · #4A3C50

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 6.8 · #3A405A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.3 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.6 · #423A45

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 8.7 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.2 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.9 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.9 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#39334A

#454B34

Analogous

#343A4B

#39334A

#46344B

Triadic

#39334A

#4B3A34

#344B3A

Split-Complementary

#39334A

#4B4634

#3A4B34

Tetradic

#39334A

#4B343A

#454B34

#344B46

Monochromatic

#0C0A0F

#17151E

#39334A

#5D5478

#8378A1

Rectangle

#39334A

#4B3445

#454B34

#344B3A

Compound

#39334A

#46344B

#454B34

#3A4B34

Variations

Lighter

#5D5478

#847B9E

#B8B4C4

Darker

#2F293D

#201C2A

#121019

Saturation

#3E3C43

#3A344B

#2E1A65

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

12.02:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#39334A

#31384A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#39334A

#343447

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#39334A

#373835

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Chrysomela Goettingensis 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

#6A5353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#39334A

Daylight 5500K

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

#575877

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#3D4429

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: #39334A;

CSS — background

background-color: #39334A;

CSS Variable

--color-chrysomela-goettingensis: #39334A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chrysomela-goettingensis': '#39334A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#39334A] text-[#39334A]

SCSS

$chrysomela-goettingensis: #39334A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #39334A?

#39334A is Chrysomela Goettingensis, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #39334A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chrysomela Goettingensis?

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

What colors pair well with Chrysomela Goettingensis?

Chrysomela Goettingensis 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 Chrysomela Goettingensis?

You can download Chrysomela Goettingensis 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 Chrysomela Goettingensis?

The hex code is #39334A. In RGB it's 57, 51, 74, and in HSL it's 256°, 18%, 25%.

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