BLUES

Jacksons Purple

#3D3F7D

RGB 61, 63, 125 · HSL 238°, 34%, 36% · CMYK 51, 50, 0, 51

Jacksons Purple is #3D3F7D in HEX — rgb(61, 63, 125), hsl(238°, 34%, 36%), cmyk(51%, 50%, 0%, 51%).

Jacksons Purple pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 34%, 36%. 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#3D3F7D

RGB61, 63, 125

HSL238°, 34%, 36%

HSV238°, 51%, 49%

CMYK51, 50, 0, 51

Decimal4013949

CSS RGBrgb(61, 63, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 34%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 2.4 · #343C79

Behr

Muscat Grape M560-7

ΔE 2.4 · #443E7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 4.3 · #354079

Benjamin Moore

Basic CC-968

ΔE 5.2 · #40467E

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 5.2 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 5.9 · #494D8B

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 8.9 · #5A4E88

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 8.9 · #484E83

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 9.3 · #1E2D6E

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 9.7 · #3C4C80

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10.3 · #1F4992

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 12.2 · #4B568A

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 12.4 · #243F90

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.1 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 22.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 27.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#3D3F7D

#7B793D

Analogous

#3D5E7B

#3D3F7D

#5A3D7B

Triadic

#3D3F7D

#7B3D3F

#3F7B3D

Split-Complementary

#3D3F7D

#7B5A3D

#5E7B3D

Tetradic

#3D3F7D

#7B3D5E

#7B793D

#3D7B5A

Monochromatic

#0A0A15

#232548

#3D3F7D

#585AAD

#8B8DC6

Rectangle

#3D3F7D

#793D7B

#7B793D

#3F7B3D

Compound

#3D3F7D

#5A3D7B

#7B793D

#5E7B3D

Variations

Lighter

#5255A7

#8183B9

#B8B9D3

Darker

#2F3164

#202145

#121329

Saturation

#525365

#3D3F7B

#1E2299

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

9.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D3F7D

#2C477D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D3F7D

#3F3F77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D3F7D

#344D45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Jacksons 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

#6D5C79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D3F7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A619D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#656337

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: #3D3F7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D3F7D;

CSS Variable

--color-jacksons-purple: #3D3F7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jacksons-purple': '#3D3F7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D3F7D] text-[#3D3F7D]

SCSS

$jacksons-purple: #3D3F7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D3F7D?

#3D3F7D is Jacksons Purple, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D3F7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jacksons Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Jacksons Purple?

Jacksons 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 Jacksons Purple?

You can download Jacksons 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 Jacksons Purple?

The hex code is #3D3F7D. In RGB it's 61, 63, 125, and in HSL it's 238°, 34%, 36%.

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