PURPLES

Kokimurasaki Purple

#3A243B

RGB 58, 36, 59 · HSL 297°, 24%, 19% · CMYK 2, 39, 0, 77

Kokimurasaki Purple is #3A243B in HEX — rgb(58, 36, 59), hsl(297°, 24%, 19%), cmyk(2%, 39%, 0%, 77%).

Kokimurasaki Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 297°, 24%, 19%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#3A243B

RGB58, 36, 59

HSL297°, 24%, 19%

HSV297°, 39%, 23%

CMYK2, 39, 0, 77

Decimal3810363

CSS RGBrgb(58, 36, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(297, 24%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 4.7 · #392434

Dulux

Stage Curtain S46B9

ΔE 5.3 · #3B2B3C

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 5.5 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 7.5 · #44344E

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 8.4 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 10.5 · #443757

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 10.8 · #4A3C50

RAL

Saphire Blue 5003

ΔE 11.3 · #1D1E33

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 11.4 · #463C4E

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 12.8 · #54415B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13.1 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.6 · #5E3D5A

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 13.9 · #4E4260

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.7 · #50414C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17.1 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 17.6 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#3A243B

#263C25

Analogous

#2F253C

#3A243B

#3C2532

Triadic

#3A243B

#3C3B25

#253C3B

Split-Complementary

#3A243B

#323C25

#253C2F

Tetradic

#3A243B

#3C2F25

#263C25

#25323C

Monochromatic

#100A10

#3A243B

#69426C

#985F9B

Rectangle

#3A243B

#3C2526

#263C25

#253C3B

Compound

#3A243B

#3C2532

#263C25

#253C2F

Variations

Lighter

#6D446F

#9A6A9C

#C2ABC3

Darker

#301D31

#211422

#130B14

Saturation

#342D34

#3B253C

#4B124E

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

14.04:1

AAA

vs Black

1.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A243B

#2B2F3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A243B

#292939

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A243B

#382927

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Kokimurasaki Purple 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

#6B4847

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A243B

Daylight 5500K

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

#584D6C

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#243922

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: #3A243B;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A243B;

CSS Variable

--color-kokimurasaki-purple: #3A243B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kokimurasaki-purple': '#3A243B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A243B] text-[#3A243B]

SCSS

$kokimurasaki-purple: #3A243B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A243B?

#3A243B is Kokimurasaki Purple, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #3A243B warm or cool?

Kokimurasaki Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kokimurasaki Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Kokimurasaki Purple?

Kokimurasaki Purple 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 Kokimurasaki Purple?

You can download Kokimurasaki Purple 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 Kokimurasaki Purple?

The hex code is #3A243B. In RGB it's 58, 36, 59, and in HSL it's 297°, 24%, 19%.

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