Spalgis epius edged with brownish white of a shade paler than that of the ground colour; both wings with an anteciliary dark brown line with on the inner side a similar edging. Forewing, in addition, with an oval white spot beyond the cell. Cilia of both forewings and hindwings of the same shade as the ground colour of the wings. Antenna, head, thorax and abdomen pale brown, club of antennae ochraceous at apex; beneath: the palpi and thorax brownish grey, abdomen pale brown. Upperside: slightly paler brown. Forewing: the cell and apex darker; a white spot similar to that in the male
Palatinate (colour) The precise colour of palatinate purple used by the University varies a good deal. Its most long-established usage is in the University's academic dress and sporting colours, both of which use a significantly paler shade than that used by the university for corporate purposes. The palatinate purple used for the academic robes is said by Shaw (1966) to be British Colour Council No. 177 "Crocus" from the second (1951) edition of the "Dictionary of Colour Standards". The shade of purple used by Durham University in its corporate branding, as of 2017, is: Pantone number 255C; CMYK: 51, 91, 0, 34;