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Dirty Purple

#734A65

RGB 115, 74, 101 · HSL 320°, 22%, 37% · CMYK 0, 36, 12, 55

Dirty Purple is #734A65 in HEX — rgb(115, 74, 101), hsl(320°, 22%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 12%, 55%).

Dirty Purple pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 22%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#734A65

RGB115, 74, 101

HSL320°, 22%, 37%

HSV320°, 36%, 45%

CMYK0, 36, 12, 55

Decimal7555685

CSS RGBrgb(115, 74, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 22%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wizard Time S46E8

ΔE 2 · #6D4661

Kilz

Gypsy Plum RA110-01

ΔE 2.4 · #724C6A

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 2.6 · #794E6C

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 3.3 · #6E4B62

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 4.6 · #6D3F5B

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 4.8 · #73486B

Behr

Prussian Plum MQ1-39

ΔE 4.9 · #6E4C60

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 5.8 · #654161

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 7.3 · #624154

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.3 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 7.5 · #5F3F54

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 7.8 · #5F3E52

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 14.2 · #6D4247

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 16.6 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 23.5 · #575757

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 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

#734A65

#4A7357

Analogous

#6C4A73

#734A65

#734A51

Triadic

#734A65

#65734A

#4A6573

Split-Complementary

#734A65

#51734A

#4A736C

Tetradic

#734A65

#736C4A

#4A7357

#4A5173

Monochromatic

#160E13

#442C3C

#734A65

#A06A8E

#BD98B1

Rectangle

#734A65

#73574A

#4A7357

#4A6573

Compound

#734A65

#734A51

#4A7357

#4A736C

Variations

Lighter

#9A6388

#B18DA5

#CFBECA

Darker

#5D3A51

#402738

#261721

Saturation

#655860

#734A65

#982572

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#734A65

#5B5D64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#734A65

#535362

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#734A65

#70504F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dirty Purple strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#966467

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#734A65

Daylight 5500K

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

#83698B

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.

#3C644A

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: #734A65;

CSS — background

background-color: #734A65;

CSS Variable

--color-dirty-purple: #734A65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirty-purple': '#734A65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#734A65] text-[#734A65]

SCSS

$dirty-purple: #734A65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #734A65?

#734A65 is Dirty Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #734A65 warm or cool?

Dirty Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dirty Purple?

Dirty Purple works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dirty Purple?

Dirty Purple pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dirty Purple?

You can download Dirty Purple 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 Dirty Purple?

The hex code is #734A65. In RGB it's 115, 74, 101, and in HSL it's 320°, 22%, 37%.

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