PURPLES

Gypsy Plum

#724C6A

RGB 114, 76, 106 · HSL 313°, 20%, 37% · CMYK 0, 33, 7, 55

Gypsy Plum is #724C6A in HEX — rgb(114, 76, 106), hsl(313°, 20%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 7%, 55%).

Gypsy Plum pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 20%, 37%. 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#724C6A

RGB114, 76, 106

HSL313°, 20%, 37%

HSV313°, 33%, 45%

CMYK0, 33, 7, 55

Decimal7490666

CSS RGBrgb(114, 76, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 20%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Gypsy Plum RA110-01

Exact match

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 2.5 · #794E6C

Benjamin Moore

Ultra 1372

ΔE 3.1 · #765273

Dulux

Wizard Time S46E8

ΔE 3.1 · #6D4661

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 3.6 · #73486B

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 5 · #654161

Behr

Plum Rich MQ5-35

ΔE 5.2 · #644761

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 6.1 · #6D3F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 6.8 · #7C5A7E

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.1 · #5E3D5A

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 8.2 · #856080

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 8.6 · #624154

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.8 · #935E7C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.2 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 16.1 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 23.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 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

#724C6A

#4B7154

Analogous

#674B71

#724C6A

#714B56

Triadic

#724C6A

#69714B

#4B6971

Split-Complementary

#724C6A

#56714B

#4B7167

Tetradic

#724C6A

#71674B

#4B7154

#4B5671

Monochromatic

#150E14

#432D3E

#724C6A

#9D6C92

#BC9AB4

Rectangle

#724C6A

#71544B

#4B7154

#4B6971

Compound

#724C6A

#714B56

#4B7154

#4B7167

Variations

Lighter

#98658D

#AF8EA8

#CFBFCB

Darker

#5B3C54

#3F283A

#251722

Saturation

#645962

#714B69

#97267E

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#724C6A

#5A5E6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#724C6A

#545467

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#724C6A

#6F5351

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gypsy Plum 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

#95666B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#724C6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#826B8F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3C6445

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: #724C6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #724C6A;

CSS Variable

--color-gypsy-plum: #724C6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gypsy-plum': '#724C6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#724C6A] text-[#724C6A]

SCSS

$gypsy-plum: #724C6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #724C6A?

#724C6A is Gypsy Plum, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #724C6A warm or cool?

Gypsy Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gypsy Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Gypsy Plum?

Gypsy Plum 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 Gypsy Plum?

You can download Gypsy Plum 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 Gypsy Plum?

The hex code is #724C6A. In RGB it's 114, 76, 106, and in HSL it's 313°, 20%, 37%.

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