BLUES

Majestic

#3B3551

RGB 59, 53, 81 · HSL 253°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 27, 35, 0, 68

Majestic is #3B3551 in HEX — rgb(59, 53, 81), hsl(253°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(27%, 35%, 0%, 68%).

Majestic pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 21%, 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#3B3551

RGB59, 53, 81

HSL253°, 21%, 26%

HSV253°, 35%, 32%

CMYK27, 35, 0, 68

Decimal3880273

CSS RGBrgb(59, 53, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

Exact match

Behr

Blackberry Wine 670F-7

ΔE 2.7 · #3E3B57

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 3.4 · #3B2F4C

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 3.8 · #3B3C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 4.1 · #3A3B5B

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 4.3 · #313048

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 5.5 · #2A2E4B

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 6.3 · #3A405A

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 6.4 · #38405D

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 7.6 · #463C4E

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.3 · #334059

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 8.5 · #54415B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 11 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.4 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.9 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 13.2 · #50414C

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

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

#3B3551

#4A5034

Analogous

#343C50

#3B3551

#483450

Triadic

#3B3551

#503A34

#34503A

Split-Complementary

#3B3551

#504834

#3C5034

Tetradic

#3B3551

#50343C

#4A5034

#345048

Monochromatic

#0B0A0F

#191622

#3B3551

#5C537F

#8177A6

Rectangle

#3B3551

#50344A

#4A5034

#34503A

Compound

#3B3551

#483450

#4A5034

#3C5034

Variations

Lighter

#5C527E

#827AA2

#B7B3C7

Darker

#2E2941

#201C2D

#12101A

Saturation

#403E46

#3A3450

#2C1A6A

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

11.58:1

AAA

vs Black

1.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B3551

#323A51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B3551

#36364E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B3551

#383B38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Majestic 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

#6C5458

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B3551

Daylight 5500K

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

#59597C

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#40462A

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: #3B3551;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B3551;

CSS Variable

--color-majestic: #3B3551;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'majestic': '#3B3551' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B3551] text-[#3B3551]

SCSS

$majestic: #3B3551;

Similar Colors

Majestic Violet

#3A3450 · ΔE 0.5

Exotic Purple

#43334D · ΔE 4.3

Midnight Navy

#333356 · ΔE 5.2

Plum Royale

#453C50 · ΔE 6.4

Blackberry Wine

#48445E · ΔE 6.7

Bold Blue

#2B3558 · ΔE 7.1

Old Navy

#2E3549 · ΔE 7.7

Peerage

#4F3B50 · ΔE 8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B3551?

#3B3551 is Majestic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3B3551 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Majestic?

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

What colors pair well with Majestic?

Majestic 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 Majestic?

You can download Majestic 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 Majestic?

The hex code is #3B3551. In RGB it's 59, 53, 81, and in HSL it's 253°, 21%, 26%.

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