BLUES

Deep Mulberry

#3C395A

RGB 60, 57, 90 · HSL 245°, 22%, 29% · CMYK 33, 37, 0, 65

Deep Mulberry is #3C395A in HEX — rgb(60, 57, 90), hsl(245°, 22%, 29%), cmyk(33%, 37%, 0%, 65%).

Deep Mulberry pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 245°, 22%, 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#3C395A
RGB60, 57, 90
HSL245°, 22%, 29%
HSV245°, 37%, 35%
CMYK33, 37, 0, 65
Decimal3946842
CSS RGBrgb(60, 57, 90)
CSS HSLhsl(245, 22%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Mulberry BXC-51

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 1.4 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 1.8 · #3A3B5B

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 3 · #343457

Dulux

Celestial Spirit S43H9

ΔE 3.4 · #323457

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 4.7 · #363F63

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 6.2 · #4E4260

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 6.4 · #4D456A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 6.6 · #2A2E4B

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 7.2 · #48436D

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 7.7 · #49456F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.5 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.2 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.6 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.4 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 15.6 · #50414C

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

#3C395A
#585A3A

Analogous

#3A475A
#3C395A
#4D3A5A

Triadic

#3C395A
#5A3C3A
#3A5A3C

Split-Complementary

#3C395A
#5A4D3A
#475A3A

Tetradic

#3C395A
#5A3A47
#585A3A
#3A5A4D

Monochromatic

#0A0A10
#1D1C2C
#3C395A
#5C5889
#837FAD

Rectangle

#3C395A
#5A3A58
#585A3A
#3A5A3C

Compound

#3C395A
#4D3A5A
#585A3A
#475A3A

Variations

Lighter

#5A5686
#817EA7
#B8B6C9

Darker

#302D49
#201F33
#13121E

Saturation

#46454F
#3C3A5A
#241D77

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)

Aa

vs White

10.91:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C395A
#333E5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C395A
#3A3A57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C395A
#38403C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Mulberry 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#6C575F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C395A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5C83

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.

#4C4F2F

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

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: #3C395A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #3C395A;
CSS Variable 
--color-deep-mulberry: #3C395A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'deep-mulberry': '#3C395A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#3C395A] text-[#3C395A]
SCSS 
$deep-mulberry: #3C395A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C395A?

#3C395A is Deep Mulberry, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3C395A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Mulberry?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Mulberry?

Deep Mulberry 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 Deep Mulberry?

You can download Deep Mulberry 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 Deep Mulberry?

The hex code is #3C395A. In RGB it's 60, 57, 90, and in HSL it's 245°, 22%, 29%.

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