PURPLES

Simply Purple

#715BB1

RGB 113, 91, 177 · HSL 255°, 36%, 53% · CMYK 36, 49, 0, 31

Simply Purple is #715BB1 in HEX — rgb(113, 91, 177), hsl(255°, 36%, 53%), cmyk(36%, 49%, 0%, 31%).

Simply Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 36%, 53%. 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#715BB1

RGB113, 91, 177

HSL255°, 36%, 53%

HSV255°, 49%, 69%

CMYK36, 49, 0, 31

Decimal7429041

CSS RGBrgb(113, 91, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 36%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purple Silhouette 650D-6

ΔE 6.7 · #6463BD

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 13 · #665D9E

Dulux

Purple Eden SB8G3

ΔE 14 · #745F9D

Vista Paint

Medieval C-1262

ΔE 14.2 · #686AAE

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 14.7 · #776BAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Medieval 1263

ΔE 15.5 · #696DB0

PPG

Blue Calico 1246-7

ΔE 15.8 · #5868AE

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 16.4 · #674C87

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 17.4 · #745A92

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 18.5 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20.3 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 21.1 · #665385

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 21.1 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 24.4 · #6C4675

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 24.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 34.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#715BB1

#9DB25C

Analogous

#5C72B2

#715BB1

#9D5CB2

Triadic

#715BB1

#B2725C

#5CB272

Split-Complementary

#715BB1

#B29D5C

#72B25C

Tetradic

#715BB1

#B25C72

#9DB25C

#5CB29D

Monochromatic

#302650

#4F3E84

#715BB1

#9F90CB

#CCC4E3

Rectangle

#715BB1

#B25C9D

#9DB25C

#5CB272

Compound

#715BB1

#9D5CB2

#9DB25C

#72B25C

Variations

Lighter

#8E7DC2

#ACA1CD

#D0CAE0

Darker

#584395

#3C2D68

#22193D

Saturation

#817A94

#725CB2

#5E36D9

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#715BB1

#506EB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#715BB1

#5F5FA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#715BB1

#676F64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Simply Purple 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

#9471A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#715BB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#8176C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#849650

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #715BB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #715BB1;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-purple: #715BB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-purple': '#715BB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#715BB1] text-[#715BB1]

SCSS

$simply-purple: #715BB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #715BB1?

#715BB1 is Simply Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #715BB1 warm or cool?

Simply Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Simply Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Purple?

Simply Purple 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 Simply Purple?

You can download Simply Purple 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 Simply Purple?

The hex code is #715BB1. In RGB it's 113, 91, 177, and in HSL it's 255°, 36%, 53%.

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