PURPLES

Burnt Orchid

#743D68

RGB 116, 61, 104 · HSL 313°, 31%, 35% · CMYK 0, 47, 10, 55

Burnt Orchid is #743D68 in HEX — rgb(116, 61, 104), hsl(313°, 31%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 10%, 55%).

Burnt Orchid pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 31%, 35%. 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#743D68

RGB116, 61, 104

HSL313°, 31%, 35%

HSV313°, 47%, 45%

CMYK0, 47, 10, 55

Decimal7617896

CSS RGBrgb(116, 61, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 31%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Berry Pink S49E9

ΔE 2.9 · #78446D

Behr

Rose Garland 100D-6

ΔE 4 · #774172

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 4.4 · #7F4774

Vista Paint

Floral Paradise K-1239

ΔE 4.7 · #693D67

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 4.8 · #7C3D64

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 5.1 · #673B66

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 7 · #73486B

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 7.4 · #652F53

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.1 · #6C4675

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 8.9 · #5D395F

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 9.4 · #6A486C

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 10.1 · #794E6C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.8 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 22.5 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 31.1 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#743D68

#3E754A

Analogous

#653E75

#743D68

#753E4D

Triadic

#743D68

#69753E

#3E6975

Split-Complementary

#743D68

#4D753E

#3E7565

Tetradic

#743D68

#75653E

#3E754A

#3E4D75

Monochromatic

#11090F

#43233C

#743D68

#A75896

#C18AB5

Rectangle

#743D68

#754A3E

#3E754A

#3E6975

Compound

#743D68

#753E4D

#3E754A

#3E7565

Variations

Lighter

#A05490

#B681AA

#D2B8CC

Darker

#5F3055

#42203B

#271222

Saturation

#62515E

#753E69

#941F7A

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

8.05:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#743D68

#545867

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#743D68

#4A4A64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#743D68

#704845

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Burnt Orchid 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

#965A69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#743D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#845F8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#386041

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: #743D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #743D68;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-orchid: #743D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-orchid': '#743D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#743D68] text-[#743D68]

SCSS

$burnt-orchid: #743D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #743D68?

#743D68 is Burnt Orchid, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #743D68 warm or cool?

Burnt Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Burnt Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Burnt Orchid?

Burnt Orchid 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 Burnt Orchid?

You can download Burnt Orchid 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 Burnt Orchid?

The hex code is #743D68. In RGB it's 116, 61, 104, and in HSL it's 313°, 31%, 35%.

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