PURPLES

Explorer of the Galaxies

#3A1F76

RGB 58, 31, 118 · HSL 259°, 58%, 29% · CMYK 51, 74, 0, 54

Explorer of the Galaxies is #3A1F76 in HEX — rgb(58, 31, 118), hsl(259°, 58%, 29%), cmyk(51%, 74%, 0%, 54%).

Explorer of the Galaxies pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 58%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3A1F76

RGB58, 31, 118

HSL259°, 58%, 29%

HSV259°, 74%, 46%

CMYK51, 74, 0, 54

Decimal3809142

CSS RGBrgb(58, 31, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 58%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sultana P100-7

ΔE 6.2 · #4C2C86

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 17.6 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 17.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 20.7 · #583E7B

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 24.7 · #243973

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 24.7 · #1F4992

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 24.9 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 25.5 · #4F467E

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 25.5 · #354079

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 26.7 · #445397

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 29.2 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 29.5 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 30.2 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 32.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 41.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 47.9 · #636E8F

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

#3A1F76

#5A751F

Analogous

#1F2F75

#3A1F76

#651F75

Triadic

#3A1F76

#753A1F

#1F753A

Split-Complementary

#3A1F76

#75651F

#2F751F

Tetradic

#3A1F76

#751F2F

#5A751F

#1F7565

Monochromatic

#0A0514

#1C0F38

#3A1F76

#582FB1

#805AD3

Rectangle

#3A1F76

#751F5A

#5A751F

#1F753A

Compound

#3A1F76

#651F75

#5A751F

#2F751F

Variations

Lighter

#572EAE

#7F5DC8

#B6A6D9

Darker

#2E175F

#1F0F43

#120827

Saturation

#453D57

#3A1F75

#351084

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

12.82:1

AAA

vs Black

1.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A1F76

#033776

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A1F76

#25256F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A1F76

#2F392C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Explorer of the Galaxies 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

#6B4474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A1F76

Daylight 5500K

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

#584998

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#4A5E20

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: #3A1F76;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A1F76;

CSS Variable

--color-explorer-of-the-galaxies: #3A1F76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'explorer-of-the-galaxies': '#3A1F76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A1F76] text-[#3A1F76]

SCSS

$explorer-of-the-galaxies: #3A1F76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A1F76?

#3A1F76 is Explorer of the Galaxies, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #3A1F76 warm or cool?

Explorer of the Galaxies reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Explorer of the Galaxies?

Explorer of the Galaxies works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Explorer of the Galaxies?

Explorer of the Galaxies 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 Explorer of the Galaxies?

You can download Explorer of the Galaxies 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 Explorer of the Galaxies?

The hex code is #3A1F76. In RGB it's 58, 31, 118, and in HSL it's 259°, 58%, 29%.

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