PURPLES

Dark Sanctuary

#3F012C

RGB 63, 1, 44 · HSL 318°, 97%, 13% · CMYK 0, 98, 30, 75

Dark Sanctuary is #3F012C in HEX — rgb(63, 1, 44), hsl(318°, 97%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 98%, 30%, 75%).

Dark Sanctuary pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 97%, 13%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#3F012C

RGB63, 1, 44

HSL318°, 97%, 13%

HSV318°, 98%, 25%

CMYK0, 98, 30, 75

Decimal4129068

CSS RGBrgb(63, 1, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 97%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vin Rouge 110D-7

ΔE 12.6 · #532448

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 13.4 · #4A192C

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 17 · #612F4F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 17.2 · #652F53

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 18.5 · #5D3258

Vista Paint

Cherry Bon Bon K-1234

ΔE 19.1 · #663149

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 19.6 · #6F304C

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 20.2 · #69354F

Sherwin-Williams

Fabulous Grape SW6293

ΔE 20.2 · #6D344F

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 21.8 · #673649

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 22.5 · #753A58

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 24.6 · #654161

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 27.3 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 30.8 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 31.1 · #392A27

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 31.6 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#3F012C

#014114

Analogous

#340141

#3F012C

#41010E

Triadic

#3F012C

#2E4101

#012E41

Split-Complementary

#3F012C

#0E4101

#014134

Tetradic

#3F012C

#413401

#014114

#010E41

Monochromatic

#190012

#3F012C

#8D0263

#D80398

Rectangle

#3F012C

#411401

#014114

#012E41

Compound

#3F012C

#41010E

#014114

#014134

Variations

Lighter

#99026C

#DE15A2

#E67DC6

Darker

#350025

#24001A

#15000F

Saturation

#2B1825

#41012E

#42002E

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

16.77:1

AAA

vs Black

1.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F012C

#24262B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F012C

#171729

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F012C

#3D100F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dark Sanctuary 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

#6F2D3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F012C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C3260

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#09531F

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #3F012C;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F012C;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-sanctuary: #3F012C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-sanctuary': '#3F012C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F012C] text-[#3F012C]

SCSS

$dark-sanctuary: #3F012C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F012C?

#3F012C is Dark Sanctuary, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #3F012C warm or cool?

Dark Sanctuary reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Sanctuary?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Sanctuary?

Dark Sanctuary 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 Dark Sanctuary?

You can download Dark Sanctuary 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 Dark Sanctuary?

The hex code is #3F012C. In RGB it's 63, 1, 44, and in HSL it's 318°, 97%, 13%.

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