PURPLES

Caddies Silk

#3E354D

RGB 62, 53, 77 · HSL 263°, 18%, 25% · CMYK 19, 31, 0, 70

Caddies Silk is #3E354D in HEX — rgb(62, 53, 77), hsl(263°, 18%, 25%), cmyk(19%, 31%, 0%, 70%).

Caddies Silk pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 18%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#3E354D

RGB62, 53, 77

HSL263°, 18%, 25%

HSV263°, 31%, 30%

CMYK19, 31, 0, 70

Decimal4076877

CSS RGBrgb(62, 53, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 18%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 2.9 · #3B3551

Dulux

Purple Verbena S45C9

ΔE 3.3 · #45354B

Behr

Blackberry Wine 670F-7

ΔE 4 · #3E3B57

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 4.4 · #313048

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.9 · #4A3C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 5.1 · #463C4E

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 5.6 · #443E50

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 5.6 · #443757

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 6.9 · #3A405A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 7.3 · #2A2E4B

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 7.6 · #54415B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.8 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.9 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.6 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.1 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.5 · #1D375C

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

#3E354D

#424B34

Analogous

#34374B

#3E354D

#49344B

Triadic

#3E354D

#4B3D34

#344B3D

Split-Complementary

#3E354D

#4B4934

#374B34

Tetradic

#3E354D

#4B3437

#424B34

#344B49

Monochromatic

#0C0A0F

#18151E

#3E354D

#625478

#8778A1

Rectangle

#3E354D

#4B3442

#424B34

#344B3D

Compound

#3E354D

#49344B

#424B34

#374B34

Variations

Lighter

#625478

#887B9E

#BAB4C4

Darker

#31293D

#211C2A

#131019

Saturation

#3F3C43

#3D344B

#371A65

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

11.53:1

AAA

vs Black

1.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E354D

#353B4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E354D

#37374A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E354D

#3C3A37

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Caddies Silk 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

#6E5455

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E354D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B5979

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.

#F7F7F7

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: #3E354D;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E354D;

CSS Variable

--color-caddies-silk: #3E354D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caddies-silk': '#3E354D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E354D] text-[#3E354D]

SCSS

$caddies-silk: #3E354D;

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#3A3450 · ΔE 3.0

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#453C50 · ΔE 4.1

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#4F3B50 · ΔE 6.4

Blackberry Wine

#48445E · ΔE 6.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E354D?

#3E354D is Caddies Silk, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #3E354D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caddies Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Caddies Silk?

Caddies Silk 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 Caddies Silk?

You can download Caddies Silk 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 Caddies Silk?

The hex code is #3E354D. In RGB it's 62, 53, 77, and in HSL it's 263°, 18%, 25%.

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