PURPLES

Exotic Flowers

#751C5B

RGB 117, 28, 91 · HSL 318°, 61%, 28% · CMYK 0, 76, 22, 54

Exotic Flowers is #751C5B in HEX — rgb(117, 28, 91), hsl(318°, 61%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 22%, 54%).

Exotic Flowers pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 61%, 28%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#751C5B

RGB117, 28, 91

HSL318°, 61%, 28%

HSV318°, 76%, 46%

CMYK0, 76, 22, 54

Decimal7674971

CSS RGBrgb(117, 28, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 61%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Flowers S-H-100

Exact match

Dulux

Opulent Pink S49F9

ΔE 11.7 · #853864

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 11.8 · #8E3463

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 13.6 · #812A51

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 14.2 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 15 · #953D68

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 15.1 · #7C3D64

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 15.1 · #84395D

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 16.1 · #652F53

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 16.5 · #9B4B80

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 17.3 · #7F4774

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 22.2 · #87558C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 24.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 27.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 33.2 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 40.4 · #243F90

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

#751C5B

#1C7336

Analogous

#621C73

#751C5B

#731C2D

Triadic

#751C5B

#59731C

#1C5973

Split-Complementary

#751C5B

#2D731C

#1C7362

Tetradic

#751C5B

#73621C

#1C7336

#1C2D73

Monochromatic

#150510

#350D29

#751C5B

#B12B88

#D553AE

Rectangle

#751C5B

#73361C

#1C7336

#1C5973

Compound

#751C5B

#731C2D

#1C7336

#1C7362

Variations

Lighter

#AE2A87

#CA58A8

#DAA3CA

Darker

#5E1548

#420D32

#27071D

Saturation

#543A4D

#731C59

#810E5E

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

10.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#751C5B

#4A4E5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#751C5B

#383856

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#751C5B

#71302E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic Flowers 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

#97425F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#751C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#844784

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#1D5C30

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: #751C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #751C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-flowers: #751C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-flowers': '#751C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#751C5B] text-[#751C5B]

SCSS

$exotic-flowers: #751C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #751C5B?

#751C5B is Exotic Flowers, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #751C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Flowers?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Flowers?

Exotic Flowers 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 Exotic Flowers?

You can download Exotic Flowers 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 Exotic Flowers?

The hex code is #751C5B. In RGB it's 117, 28, 91, and in HSL it's 318°, 61%, 28%.

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