PURPLES

Perkin Mauve

#733C8E

RGB 115, 60, 142 · HSL 280°, 41%, 40% · CMYK 19, 58, 0, 44

Perkin Mauve is #733C8E in HEX — rgb(115, 60, 142), hsl(280°, 41%, 40%), cmyk(19%, 58%, 0%, 44%).

Perkin Mauve pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 41%, 40%. 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#733C8E

RGB115, 60, 142

HSL280°, 41%, 40%

HSV280°, 58%, 56%

CMYK19, 58, 0, 44

Decimal7552142

CSS RGBrgb(115, 60, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 41%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raspberry Crush M120-7

ΔE 4.5 · #773685

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 15.2 · #583E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 15.3 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 16.3 · #674C87

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 16.6 · #835995

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 16.7 · #6B457B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 18 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.7 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 20.6 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 21.2 · #946DAD

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 21.4 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 21.5 · #795484

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 23.3 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 27.3 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 32.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 40 · #636E8F

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 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

#733C8E

#58903C

Analogous

#4A3C90

#733C8E

#903C82

Triadic

#733C8E

#90743C

#3C9074

Split-Complementary

#733C8E

#82903C

#3C904A

Tetradic

#733C8E

#904A3C

#58903C

#3C8290

Monochromatic

#1D0F24

#48265A

#733C8E

#9C5DBB

#BD93D2

Rectangle

#733C8E

#903C58

#58903C

#3C9074

Compound

#733C8E

#903C82

#58903C

#3C904A

Variations

Lighter

#9552B7

#AE83C3

#CFBAD9

Darker

#5D2E75

#411F51

#261130

Saturation

#6A5973

#743C90

#7E1EAE

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#733C8E

#485D8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#733C8E

#494987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#733C8E

#6C5249

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Perkin Mauve 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

#965A86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#733C8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#835FAA

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.

#4D7538

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: #733C8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #733C8E;

CSS Variable

--color-perkin-mauve: #733C8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perkin-mauve': '#733C8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#733C8E] text-[#733C8E]

SCSS

$perkin-mauve: #733C8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #733C8E?

#733C8E is Perkin Mauve, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #733C8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perkin Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Perkin Mauve?

Perkin Mauve 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 Perkin Mauve?

You can download Perkin Mauve 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 Perkin Mauve?

The hex code is #733C8E. In RGB it's 115, 60, 142, and in HSL it's 280°, 41%, 40%.

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