PURPLES

Studio

#724AA1

RGB 114, 74, 161 · HSL 268°, 37%, 46% · CMYK 29, 54, 0, 37

Studio is #724AA1 in HEX — rgb(114, 74, 161), hsl(268°, 37%, 46%), cmyk(29%, 54%, 0%, 37%).

Studio pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 37%, 46%. 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#724AA1

RGB114, 74, 161

HSL268°, 37%, 46%

HSV268°, 54%, 63%

CMYK29, 54, 0, 37

Decimal7490209

CSS RGBrgb(114, 74, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 37%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gala Ball 670D-7

ΔE 5.7 · #614799

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 15.4 · #845998

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 16.5 · #583E7B

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 16.6 · #674C87

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 16.9 · #835995

Dulux

Purple Eden SB8G3

ΔE 17.4 · #745F9D

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 19.1 · #815A92

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 19.3 · #946DAD

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 19.8 · #243F90

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 20 · #7B598F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 21.9 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 22.7 · #665385

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 23.2 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 23.6 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 31.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 38.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#724AA1

#78A14A

Analogous

#4A4DA1

#724AA1

#9E4AA1

Triadic

#724AA1

#A1724A

#4AA172

Split-Complementary

#724AA1

#A19E4A

#4DA14A

Tetradic

#724AA1

#A14A4D

#78A14A

#4AA19E

Monochromatic

#281A38

#4D326C

#724AA1

#9977C0

#C0ABD8

Rectangle

#724AA1

#A14A78

#78A14A

#4AA172

Compound

#724AA1

#9E4AA1

#78A14A

#4DA14A

Variations

Lighter

#8E68BA

#AB92C6

#CEC2DB

Darker

#5B3982

#3F265B

#241636

Saturation

#746882

#724AA1

#7025C6

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

6.54:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#724AA1

#4A64A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#724AA1

#535399

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#724AA1

#696055

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Studio 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

#956494

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#724AA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#8269B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#668344

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: #724AA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #724AA1;

CSS Variable

--color-studio: #724AA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio': '#724AA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#724AA1] text-[#724AA1]

SCSS

$studio: #724AA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #724AA1?

#724AA1 is Studio, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #724AA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio?

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

What colors pair well with Studio?

Studio 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 Studio?

You can download Studio 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 Studio?

The hex code is #724AA1. In RGB it's 114, 74, 161, and in HSL it's 268°, 37%, 46%.

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