PURPLES

Cabbage Blossom Violet

#724C7B

RGB 114, 76, 123 · HSL 289°, 24%, 39% · CMYK 7, 38, 0, 52

Cabbage Blossom Violet is #724C7B in HEX — rgb(114, 76, 123), hsl(289°, 24%, 39%), cmyk(7%, 38%, 0%, 52%).

Cabbage Blossom Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 24%, 39%. 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#724C7B

RGB114, 76, 123

HSL289°, 24%, 39%

HSV289°, 38%, 48%

CMYK7, 38, 0, 52

Decimal7490683

CSS RGBrgb(114, 76, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 24%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Plum BIC-35

ΔE 2.1 · #744F7B

Dulux

Hyssop S45G8

ΔE 2.2 · #6C4976

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 2.5 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 3 · #694878

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 3.2 · #795484

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 5.1 · #68457A

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 5.6 · #62416D

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 5.9 · #61416D

Valspar

Purple Royalty 4009-10

ΔE 6.2 · #725889

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 6.6 · #7B598F

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 6.7 · #6F5782

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 7.7 · #774C6F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.8 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.5 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 26.7 · #1D375C

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 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

#724C7B

#547B4C

Analogous

#5B4C7B

#724C7B

#7B4C6C

Triadic

#724C7B

#7B734C

#4C7B73

Split-Complementary

#724C7B

#6C7B4C

#4C7B5B

Tetradic

#724C7B

#7B5B4C

#547B4C

#4C6C7B

Monochromatic

#1A111C

#472F4C

#724C7B

#9C6EA6

#BC9DC3

Rectangle

#724C7B

#7B4C54

#547B4C

#4C7B73

Compound

#724C7B

#7B4C6C

#547B4C

#4C7B5B

Variations

Lighter

#9565A0

#AE8FB5

#CEBFD2

Darker

#5C3C64

#402845

#251729

Saturation

#685C6B

#734C7B

#8B26A1

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

6.92:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#724C7B

#57607B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#724C7B

#545476

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#724C7B

#6E5753

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cabbage Blossom Violet 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

#956677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#724C7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#826B9C

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#476A3F

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: #724C7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #724C7B;

CSS Variable

--color-cabbage-blossom-violet: #724C7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabbage-blossom-violet': '#724C7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#724C7B] text-[#724C7B]

SCSS

$cabbage-blossom-violet: #724C7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #724C7B?

#724C7B is Cabbage Blossom Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #724C7B warm or cool?

Cabbage Blossom Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cabbage Blossom Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Cabbage Blossom Violet?

Cabbage Blossom Violet 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 Cabbage Blossom Violet?

You can download Cabbage Blossom Violet 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 Cabbage Blossom Violet?

The hex code is #724C7B. In RGB it's 114, 76, 123, and in HSL it's 289°, 24%, 39%.

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