PURPLES

Exotic Orchid

#75566C

RGB 117, 86, 108 · HSL 317°, 15%, 40% · CMYK 0, 26, 8, 54

Exotic Orchid is #75566C in HEX — rgb(117, 86, 108), hsl(317°, 15%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 8%, 54%).

Exotic Orchid pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 15%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#75566C

RGB117, 86, 108

HSL317°, 15%, 40%

HSV317°, 26%, 46%

CMYK0, 26, 8, 54

Decimal7689836

CSS RGBrgb(117, 86, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 15%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hothouse Orchid S46E7

ΔE 1.5 · #745468

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #6F5668

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 3.6 · #7E5A6D

Behr

Prussian Plum MQ1-39

ΔE 4.3 · #6E4C60

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 4.5 · #6E4B62

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 4.6 · #6B4D5F

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 4.8 · #7F5F70

Hallman-Lindsay

Majestic Plum 1214

ΔE 5 · #806173

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 5.3 · #745E6F

Kilz

Gypsy Plum RA110-01

ΔE 6.3 · #724C6A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.6 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.8 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.1 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.1 · #50414C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 18.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#75566C

#57755F

Analogous

#6F5775

#75566C

#75575D

Triadic

#75566C

#6D7557

#576D75

Split-Complementary

#75566C

#5D7557

#57756F

Tetradic

#75566C

#756F57

#57755F

#575D75

Monochromatic

#1D161B

#493644

#75566C

#9D7B94

#BEA7B7

Rectangle

#75566C

#755F57

#57755F

#576D75

Compound

#75566C

#75575D

#57755F

#57756F

Variations

Lighter

#97728D

#AF97A8

#CFC4CC

Darker

#5E4557

#412F3C

#261B23

Saturation

#6B6168

#75576D

#A12B7F

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#75566C

#62646C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#75566C

#5C5C69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#75566C

#735B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic 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

#976D6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#75566C

Daylight 5500K

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

#847290

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#416C4D

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: #75566C;

CSS — background

background-color: #75566C;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-orchid: #75566C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-orchid': '#75566C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#75566C] text-[#75566C]

SCSS

$exotic-orchid: #75566C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #75566C?

#75566C is Exotic Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #75566C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Orchid?

Exotic 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 Exotic Orchid?

You can download Exotic 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 Exotic Orchid?

The hex code is #75566C. In RGB it's 117, 86, 108, and in HSL it's 317°, 15%, 40%.

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