PURPLES

Sunset Purple

#724770

RGB 114, 71, 112 · HSL 303°, 23%, 36% · CMYK 0, 38, 2, 55

Sunset Purple is #724770 in HEX — rgb(114, 71, 112), hsl(303°, 23%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 2%, 55%).

Sunset Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 303°, 23%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#724770

RGB114, 71, 112

HSL303°, 23%, 36%

HSV303°, 38%, 45%

CMYK0, 38, 2, 55

Decimal7489392

CSS RGBrgb(114, 71, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(303, 23%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 3.6 · #73486B

Dulux

Berry Pink S49E9

ΔE 3.8 · #78446D

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 4.1 · #774C6F

Vista Paint

Floral Paradise K-1239

ΔE 4.1 · #693D67

Behr

Vintage Plum BIC-35

ΔE 4.2 · #744F7B

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 4.5 · #6C4675

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 4.5 · #6A486C

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 5 · #673B66

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 5.7 · #7F4774

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 6.9 · #795484

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 7.1 · #794E6C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.5 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 21.6 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 27.4 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#724770

#477149

Analogous

#5E4771

#724770

#71475A

Triadic

#724770

#6F7147

#476F71

Split-Complementary

#724770

#5A7147

#47715E

Tetradic

#724770

#715E47

#477149

#475A71

Monochromatic

#130C12

#422941

#724770

#9F659C

#BC94BA

Rectangle

#724770

#714947

#477149

#476F71

Compound

#724770

#71475A

#477149

#47715E

Variations

Lighter

#996096

#B08AAE

#CFBDCE

Darker

#5B3859

#3F263E

#251624

Saturation

#625562

#71476F

#94238F

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

7.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#724770

#565C70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#724770

#50506C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#724770

#6E504E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sunset 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

#95626F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#724770

Daylight 5500K

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

#826793

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B623C

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: #724770;

CSS — background

background-color: #724770;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-purple: #724770;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-purple': '#724770' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#724770] text-[#724770]

SCSS

$sunset-purple: #724770;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #724770?

#724770 is Sunset Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #724770 warm or cool?

Sunset Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunset Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Sunset Purple?

Sunset 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 Sunset Purple?

You can download Sunset 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 Sunset Purple?

The hex code is #724770. In RGB it's 114, 71, 112, and in HSL it's 303°, 23%, 36%.

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