PURPLES

Haunting Melody

#712A5F

RGB 113, 42, 95 · HSL 315°, 46%, 30% · CMYK 0, 63, 16, 56

Haunting Melody is #712A5F in HEX — rgb(113, 42, 95), hsl(315°, 46%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 16%, 56%).

Haunting Melody pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 46%, 30%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#712A5F

RGB113, 42, 95

HSL315°, 46%, 30%

HSV315°, 63%, 44%

CMYK0, 63, 16, 56

Decimal7416415

CSS RGBrgb(113, 42, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 46%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Haunting Melody 110D-6

Exact match

Dulux

Opulent Pink S49F9

ΔE 8.8 · #853864

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 9.7 · #7C3D64

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 10.3 · #652F53

Vista Paint

Berry Patch C-1151

ΔE 11.2 · #83335A

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 11.5 · #7F4774

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 11.6 · #673B66

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 13.3 · #812A51

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 13.4 · #804B81

Sherwin-Williams

Framboise SW6566

ΔE 13.4 · #7C3655

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 13.9 · #924E7D

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 17.2 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 21 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.4 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 28.4 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 36.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#712A5F

#29703B

Analogous

#5E2970

#712A5F

#70293B

Triadic

#712A5F

#5E7029

#295E70

Split-Complementary

#712A5F

#3B7029

#29705E

Tetradic

#712A5F

#705E29

#29703B

#293B70

Monochromatic

#130710

#38152F

#712A5F

#A83E8D

#C86AB0

Rectangle

#712A5F

#703B29

#29703B

#295E70

Compound

#712A5F

#70293B

#29703B

#29705E

Variations

Lighter

#A43D8A

#BE6AA9

#D5ACCB

Darker

#5B204C

#3F1535

#250C1F

Saturation

#574252

#70295E

#841568

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

9.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#712A5F

#4B505E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#712A5F

#3D3D5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#712A5F

#6D3936

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Haunting Melody 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

#944C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#712A5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#815187

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#285A34

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: #712A5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #712A5F;

CSS Variable

--color-haunting-melody: #712A5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haunting-melody': '#712A5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#712A5F] text-[#712A5F]

SCSS

$haunting-melody: #712A5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #712A5F?

#712A5F is Haunting Melody, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #712A5F warm or cool?

Haunting Melody reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Haunting Melody?

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

What colors pair well with Haunting Melody?

Haunting Melody 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 Haunting Melody?

You can download Haunting Melody 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 Haunting Melody?

The hex code is #712A5F. In RGB it's 113, 42, 95, and in HSL it's 315°, 46%, 30%.

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