REDS

Brownish Purple

#76424E

RGB 118, 66, 78 · HSL 346°, 28%, 36% · CMYK 0, 44, 34, 54

Brownish Purple is #76424E in HEX — rgb(118, 66, 78), hsl(346°, 28%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 34%, 54%).

Brownish Purple pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 28%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#76424E

RGB118, 66, 78

HSL346°, 28%, 36%

HSV346°, 44%, 46%

CMYK0, 44, 34, 54

Decimal7750222

CSS RGBrgb(118, 66, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 28%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Exotica C-107

ΔE 1.3 · #78424D

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 1.9 · #7A424E

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-355

ΔE 2.5 · #744551

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 3 · #71424A

Dulux

Paris Pink S48E8

ΔE 3.1 · #7A4656

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 3.2 · #743E4F

Behr

Spiced Wine PPU1-13

ΔE 4.6 · #7A4248

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.9 · #82495A

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 5.3 · #723941

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.4 · #6D4247

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 5.9 · #794A4D

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.8 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.1 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.7 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 18.2 · #53372C

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#76424E

#42766A

Analogous

#764268

#76424E

#765042

Triadic

#76424E

#4E7642

#424E76

Split-Complementary

#76424E

#427650

#426876

Tetradic

#76424E

#687642

#42766A

#504276

Monochromatic

#140B0D

#45272E

#76424E

#A55F6F

#C1909B

Rectangle

#76424E

#766A42

#42766A

#424E76

Compound

#76424E

#765042

#42766A

#426876

Variations

Lighter

#9F5A6A

#B48691

#D1BBC0

Darker

#5F343E

#42232A

#271418

Saturation

#645458

#76424E

#97213C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#76424E

#5B594D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76424E

#4E4E4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76424E

#744647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brownish Purple carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#985E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76424E

Daylight 5500K

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

#85637A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3B6258

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: #76424E;

CSS — background

background-color: #76424E;

CSS Variable

--color-brownish-purple: #76424E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brownish-purple': '#76424E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76424E] text-[#76424E]

SCSS

$brownish-purple: #76424E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76424E?

#76424E is Brownish Purple, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #76424E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brownish Purple?

Brownish Purple works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Brownish Purple?

Brownish Purple pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Brownish Purple?

You can download Brownish 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 Brownish Purple?

The hex code is #76424E. In RGB it's 118, 66, 78, and in HSL it's 346°, 28%, 36%.

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