PURPLES

Velvet

#750851

RGB 117, 8, 81 · HSL 320°, 87%, 25% · CMYK 0, 93, 31, 54

Velvet is #750851 in HEX — rgb(117, 8, 81), hsl(320°, 87%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 93%, 31%, 54%).

Velvet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 320°, 87%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#750851

RGB117, 8, 81

HSL320°, 87%, 25%

HSV320°, 93%, 46%

CMYK0, 93, 31, 54

Decimal7669841

CSS RGBrgb(117, 8, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 87%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Flowers S-H-100

ΔE 5.6 · #751C5B

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 13.2 · #8E3463

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 13.7 · #812A51

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 14 · #8E3765

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 14.6 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 16.5 · #92345B

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 17.3 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 18.6 · #803C60

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19 · #AA3E71

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 20.1 · #9B4B80

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 20.6 · #A54976

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 26 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 27.4 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 29.7 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 32.7 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 41.9 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#750851

#08772D

Analogous

#650877

#750851

#77081B

Triadic

#750851

#527708

#085277

Split-Complementary

#750851

#1B7708

#087765

Tetradic

#750851

#776508

#08772D

#081B77

Monochromatic

#180210

#300321

#750851

#BF0D84

#F028AE

Rectangle

#750851

#772D08

#08772D

#085277

Compound

#750851

#77081B

#08772D

#087765

Variations

Lighter

#BF0D84

#E137A9

#E593CA

Darker

#620443

#45022E

#29001B

Saturation

#502F45

#770852

#7B0454

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

11.00:1

AAA

vs Black

1.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#750851

#494A4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#750851

#32324C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#750851

#712524

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet 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

#973358

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#750851

Daylight 5500K

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

#84387C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0E5E29

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: #750851;

CSS — background

background-color: #750851;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet: #750851;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet': '#750851' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#750851] text-[#750851]

SCSS

$velvet: #750851;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #750851?

#750851 is Velvet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #750851 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet?

Velvet 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 Velvet?

You can download Velvet 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 Velvet?

The hex code is #750851. In RGB it's 117, 8, 81, and in HSL it's 320°, 87%, 25%.

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