Constellations 242-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #3B3C5A, estimated LRV 5 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Majestic Purple from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #3B3C5A · 242-7DB
Constellations
5%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Constellations Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B3C5A
RGB59, 60, 90
Estimated LRV4.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#3B3C5A
Close digital match
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#3A3B5B
Close digital match
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#3E405E
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Colors That Work With Constellations
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Constellations
#3B3C5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#635078
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Constellations
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Constellations Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Constellations — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Constellations have?
Constellations by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Constellations from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Constellations are Majestic Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Magic Night by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Majestic Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Constellations's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Constellations?
Constellations has a estimated lightness value of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Constellations's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.