PURPLES

Chinese Purple

#720B98

RGB 114, 11, 152 · HSL 284°, 87%, 32% · CMYK 25, 93, 0, 40

Chinese Purple is #720B98 in HEX — rgb(114, 11, 152), hsl(284°, 87%, 32%), cmyk(25%, 93%, 0%, 40%).

Chinese Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 87%, 32%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#720B98

RGB114, 11, 152

HSL284°, 87%, 32%

HSV284°, 93%, 60%

CMYK25, 93, 0, 40

Decimal7474072

CSS RGBrgb(114, 11, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 87%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Xoxo P110-7

ΔE 9.4 · #8131B2

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 39.6 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 40.2 · #583E7B

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 41.1 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 41.1 · #845998

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 42.3 · #A03472

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 42.5 · #835995

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 42.6 · #674C87

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 43.7 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 45.2 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 46.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 46.8 · #1F4992

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 47.6 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 47.9 · #795484

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 55.5 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 66.2 · #636E8F

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 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

#720B98

#30990B

Analogous

#2C0B99

#720B98

#990B77

Triadic

#720B98

#99730B

#0B9973

Split-Complementary

#720B98

#77990B

#0B992C

Tetradic

#720B98

#992C0B

#30990B

#0B7799

Monochromatic

#120218

#3D0651

#720B98

#A910E0

#C54AF2

Rectangle

#720B98

#990B30

#30990B

#0B9973

Compound

#720B98

#990B77

#30990B

#0B992C

Variations

Lighter

#A30FD9

#BB4AE4

#D49DE7

Darker

#5D067D

#410258

#260034

Saturation

#5C3C67

#730B99

#75059E

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

9.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#720B98

#2E5397

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#720B98

#32328F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#720B98

#684332

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Chinese 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

#95358D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#720B98

Daylight 5500K

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

#823AB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

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.

#2D7912

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: #720B98;

CSS — background

background-color: #720B98;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-purple: #720B98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-purple': '#720B98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#720B98] text-[#720B98]

SCSS

$chinese-purple: #720B98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #720B98?

#720B98 is Chinese Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #720B98 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Purple?

Chinese 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 Chinese Purple?

You can download Chinese 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 Chinese Purple?

The hex code is #720B98. In RGB it's 114, 11, 152, and in HSL it's 284°, 87%, 32%.

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