PURPLES

Classic Waltz

#71588D

RGB 113, 88, 141 · HSL 268°, 23%, 45% · CMYK 20, 38, 0, 45

Classic Waltz is #71588D in HEX — rgb(113, 88, 141), hsl(268°, 23%, 45%), cmyk(20%, 38%, 0%, 45%).

Classic Waltz pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 23%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#71588D

RGB113, 88, 141

HSL268°, 23%, 45%

HSV268°, 38%, 55%

CMYK20, 38, 0, 45

Decimal7428237

CSS RGBrgb(113, 88, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 23%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 2 · #745A92

Dulux

Emperor Jewel S44G7

ΔE 2 · #6F5A8D

Benjamin Moore

Seduction 1399

ΔE 2.3 · #6D5A8E

Behr

Plum Royale S110-6

ΔE 3.4 · #785F91

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 3.6 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 3.8 · #665385

Dunn-Edwards

Jubilee DE5971

ΔE 4.6 · #7E6099

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.8 · #604C7F

PPG

Reign Over Me 1248-7

ΔE 6.4 · #76679E

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.8 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 9.6 · #564375

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 9.9 · #564274

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.2 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 23.4 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#71588D

#758D58

Analogous

#585A8D

#71588D

#8B588D

Triadic

#71588D

#8D7158

#588D71

Split-Complementary

#71588D

#8D8B58

#5A8D58

Tetradic

#71588D

#8D585A

#758D58

#588D8B

Monochromatic

#261D2F

#4B3B5E

#71588D

#9782B0

#BEB1CE

Rectangle

#71588D

#8D5875

#758D58

#588D71

Compound

#71588D

#8B588D

#758D58

#5A8D58

Variations

Lighter

#8D75A9

#AA9ABB

#CDC6D6

Darker

#5A4672

#3E2F4F

#241B2E

Saturation

#726B7B

#71588D

#6E2CB9

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

6.03:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#71588D

#5A678D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#71588D

#5D5D88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#71588D

#6C635E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Classic Waltz 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

#946F85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#71588D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8174A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#637A49

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: #71588D;

CSS — background

background-color: #71588D;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-waltz: #71588D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-waltz': '#71588D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#71588D] text-[#71588D]

SCSS

$classic-waltz: #71588D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #71588D?

#71588D is Classic Waltz, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #71588D warm or cool?

Classic Waltz reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Classic Waltz?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Waltz?

Classic Waltz 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 Classic Waltz?

You can download Classic Waltz 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 Classic Waltz?

The hex code is #71588D. In RGB it's 113, 88, 141, and in HSL it's 268°, 23%, 45%.

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