PURPLES

Grape Compote

#725F7F

RGB 114, 95, 127 · HSL 276°, 14%, 44% · CMYK 10, 25, 0, 50

Grape Compote is #725F7F in HEX — rgb(114, 95, 127), hsl(276°, 14%, 44%), cmyk(10%, 25%, 0%, 50%).

Grape Compote pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 14%, 44%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#725F7F

RGB114, 95, 127

HSL276°, 14%, 44%

HSV276°, 25%, 50%

CMYK10, 25, 0, 50

Decimal7495551

CSS RGBrgb(114, 95, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 14%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 1.7 · #6D5C7B

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 2.2 · #705C79

Valspar

Purple Valley 1001-5A

ΔE 2.3 · #6F6183

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 2.8 · #70627F

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 4 · #7E6786

Dulux

Trixter S45D7

ΔE 4 · #6F5676

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 4.6 · #675A75

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 4.9 · #7D5E7D

Vista Paint

Jubilation K-9

ΔE 5.8 · #75677F

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 6.9 · #65627D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 7.6 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.6 · #636E8F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 21.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#725F7F

#6D8060

Analogous

#646080

#725F7F

#80607D

Triadic

#725F7F

#807360

#608073

Split-Complementary

#725F7F

#7D8060

#608064

Tetradic

#725F7F

#806460

#6D8060

#607D80

Monochromatic

#251F29

#4C4054

#725F7F

#9988A5

#BFB3C6

Rectangle

#725F7F

#80606D

#6D8060

#608073

Compound

#725F7F

#80607D

#6D8060

#608064

Variations

Lighter

#907D9D

#AB9FB4

#CEC8D2

Darker

#5C4D67

#403447

#251E2A

Saturation

#716B75

#736080

#7D30B0

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#725F7F

#62697F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#725F7F

#63637B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#725F7F

#6F6563

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape Compote 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

#95747A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#725F7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#82799F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5B7748

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: #725F7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #725F7F;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-compote: #725F7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-compote': '#725F7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#725F7F] text-[#725F7F]

SCSS

$grape-compote: #725F7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #725F7F?

#725F7F is Grape Compote, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #725F7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Compote?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Compote?

Grape Compote 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 Grape Compote?

You can download Grape Compote 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 Grape Compote?

The hex code is #725F7F. In RGB it's 114, 95, 127, and in HSL it's 276°, 14%, 44%.

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