BLUES

Majestic Blue

#3E405E

RGB 62, 64, 94 · HSL 236°, 21%, 31% · CMYK 34, 32, 0, 63

Majestic Blue is #3E405E in HEX — rgb(62, 64, 94), hsl(236°, 21%, 31%), cmyk(34%, 32%, 0%, 63%).

Majestic Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 236°, 21%, 31%. 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#3E405E

RGB62, 64, 94

HSL236°, 21%, 31%

HSV236°, 34%, 37%

CMYK34, 32, 0, 63

Decimal4079710

CSS RGBrgb(62, 64, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 21%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Majestic Blue HDC-MD-01

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 1.7 · #3B3C5A

Dulux

Genie S42D8

ΔE 2.1 · #3E4463

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 2.3 · #38405D

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 2.6 · #3A3B5B

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 3.1 · #3A405A

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 4.3 · #49455F

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #41445C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.4 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 6.6 · #4D456A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 8.3 · #2A2E4B

Valspar

Enchanted Navy 4010-8

ΔE 8.4 · #485375

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.2 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.5 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14 · #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

#3E405E

#605D3E

Analogous

#3E5160

#3E405E

#4D3E60

Triadic

#3E405E

#603E41

#41603E

Split-Complementary

#3E405E

#604D3E

#51603E

Tetradic

#3E405E

#603E51

#605D3E

#3E604D

Monochromatic

#0A0A0F

#202131

#3E405E

#5D608E

#8789B0

Rectangle

#3E405E

#5D3E60

#605D3E

#41603E

Compound

#3E405E

#4D3E60

#605D3E

#51603E

Variations

Lighter

#5A5D8A

#8385A8

#B8BACA

Darker

#31334D

#212336

#13141F

Saturation

#4A4B54

#3E4160

#1F267F

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

10.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E405E

#39435E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E405E

#40405B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E405E

#3B4642

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Majestic Blue 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

#6E5D62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E405E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B6286

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.

#545232

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: #3E405E;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E405E;

CSS Variable

--color-majestic-blue: #3E405E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'majestic-blue': '#3E405E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E405E] text-[#3E405E]

SCSS

$majestic-blue: #3E405E;

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#414A62 · ΔE 6.3

Midnight Navy

#333356 · ΔE 6.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E405E?

#3E405E is Majestic Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E405E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Majestic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Majestic Blue?

Majestic Blue 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 Blue?

You can download Majestic Blue 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 Blue?

The hex code is #3E405E. In RGB it's 62, 64, 94, and in HSL it's 236°, 21%, 31%.

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