PURPLES

Baritone

#3C304F

RGB 60, 48, 79 · HSL 263°, 24%, 25% · CMYK 24, 39, 0, 69

Baritone is #3C304F in HEX — rgb(60, 48, 79), hsl(263°, 24%, 25%), cmyk(24%, 39%, 0%, 69%).

Baritone pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 24%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#3C304F

RGB60, 48, 79

HSL263°, 24%, 25%

HSV263°, 39%, 31%

CMYK24, 39, 0, 69

Decimal3944527

CSS RGBrgb(60, 48, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 24%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

Exact match

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 1.4 · #3B2F4C

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 3.3 · #443757

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 3.6 · #3B3551

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 6.3 · #3A3B5B

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 6.6 · #313048

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 6.7 · #2A2E4B

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 8 · #4E4260

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 8.8 · #4A4268

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 9.3 · #54415B

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 9.7 · #4D456A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.8 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.5 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13.9 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 15.2 · #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

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

#3C304F

#434F30

Analogous

#30344F

#3C304F

#4B304F

Triadic

#3C304F

#4F3C30

#304F3C

Split-Complementary

#3C304F

#4F4B30

#344F30

Tetradic

#3C304F

#4F3034

#434F30

#304F4B

Monochromatic

#0C0A10

#181320

#3C304F

#604E7E

#8671A8

Rectangle

#3C304F

#4F3043

#434F30

#304F3C

Compound

#3C304F

#4B304F

#434F30

#344F30

Variations

Lighter

#604E7E

#8775A4

#B9B1C7

Darker

#302640

#211A2C

#130F1A

Saturation

#3F3B44

#3C304F

#371867

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

12.15:1

AAA

vs Black

1.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C304F

#2F384F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C304F

#32324C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C304F

#393733

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Baritone 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

#6C5156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C304F

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A567B

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.

#394429

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: #3C304F;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C304F;

CSS Variable

--color-baritone: #3C304F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baritone': '#3C304F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C304F] text-[#3C304F]

SCSS

$baritone: #3C304F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C304F?

#3C304F is Baritone, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #3C304F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baritone?

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

What colors pair well with Baritone?

Baritone 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 Baritone?

You can download Baritone 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 Baritone?

The hex code is #3C304F. In RGB it's 60, 48, 79, and in HSL it's 263°, 24%, 25%.

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