BLUES

Majestic Purple

#3B3C5A

RGB 59, 60, 90 · HSL 238°, 21%, 29% · CMYK 34, 33, 0, 65

Majestic Purple is #3B3C5A in HEX — rgb(59, 60, 90), hsl(238°, 21%, 29%), cmyk(34%, 33%, 0%, 65%).

Majestic Purple pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 21%, 29%. 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#3B3C5A

RGB59, 60, 90

HSL238°, 21%, 29%

HSV238°, 34%, 35%

CMYK34, 33, 0, 65

Decimal3882074

CSS RGBrgb(59, 60, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 21%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 1.4 · #3A3B5B

Behr

Majestic Blue HDC-MD-01

ΔE 1.7 · #3E405E

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 3 · #38405D

Dulux

Genie S42D8

ΔE 3.6 · #3E4463

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 3.7 · #3A405A

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 3.8 · #3B3551

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 5.3 · #41445C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.8 · #334059

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 6.6 · #2A2E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 7.2 · #32425A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 8.9 · #1D375C

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 8.9 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.6 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.2 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.4 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#3B3C5A

#59583A

Analogous

#3A4B59

#3B3C5A

#493A59

Triadic

#3B3C5A

#593A3B

#3B593A

Split-Complementary

#3B3C5A

#59493A

#4B593A

Tetradic

#3B3C5A

#593A4B

#59583A

#3A5949

Monochromatic

#0A0A0F

#1C1D2B

#3B3C5A

#595A88

#8082AC

Rectangle

#3B3C5A

#583A59

#59583A

#3B593A

Compound

#3B3C5A

#493A59

#59583A

#4B593A

Variations

Lighter

#575985

#7F80A6

#B6B7C9

Darker

#2E2F48

#1F2032

#12121D

Saturation

#45464F

#3A3B59

#1D2077

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

10.61:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B3C5A

#353F5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B3C5A

#3C3C57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B3C5A

#38423E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Majestic Purple 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

#6C5A5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B3C5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#595F83

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.

#4F4E2F

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: #3B3C5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B3C5A;

CSS Variable

--color-majestic-purple: #3B3C5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'majestic-purple': '#3B3C5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B3C5A] text-[#3B3C5A]

SCSS

$majestic-purple: #3B3C5A;

Similar Colors

Majestic Violet

#3A3450 · ΔE 4.1

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#48445E · ΔE 5.0

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#333356 · ΔE 5.3

Bold Blue

#2B3558 · ΔE 5.7

Wizard

#40466D · ΔE 6.9

Plum Royale

#453C50 · ΔE 7.5

Exotic Purple

#43334D · ΔE 7.6

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#414A62 · ΔE 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B3C5A?

#3B3C5A is Majestic Purple, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3B3C5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Majestic Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Majestic Purple?

Majestic Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Majestic 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 Majestic Purple?

The hex code is #3B3C5A. In RGB it's 59, 60, 90, and in HSL it's 238°, 21%, 29%.

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