PURPLES

Dr Who

#76577C

RGB 118, 87, 124 · HSL 290°, 18%, 41% · CMYK 5, 30, 0, 51

Dr Who is #76577C in HEX — rgb(118, 87, 124), hsl(290°, 18%, 41%), cmyk(5%, 30%, 0%, 51%).

Dr Who pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 18%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#76577C

RGB118, 87, 124

HSL290°, 18%, 41%

HSV290°, 30%, 49%

CMYK5, 30, 0, 51

Decimal7755644

CSS RGBrgb(118, 87, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 18%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dr Who S45E7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 1.5 · #775A80

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 2 · #7C5A7E

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 3.6 · #7D5779

Behr

Birthstone MQ4-62

ΔE 3.7 · #7A557F

Valspar

Pensive Plum 1002-3A

ΔE 3.9 · #7A5B7A

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 5.8 · #856080

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 6.4 · #705C79

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Power DE5985

ΔE 6.5 · #7E5E8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 6.7 · #876281

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.5 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.8 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 25.8 · #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

#76577C

#5C7B56

Analogous

#62567B

#76577C

#7B566F

Triadic

#76577C

#7B7556

#567B75

Split-Complementary

#76577C

#6F7B56

#567B62

Tetradic

#76577C

#7B6256

#5C7B56

#566F7B

Monochromatic

#1F1721

#4A364E

#76577C

#9C7BA3

#BEA8C2

Rectangle

#76577C

#7B565C

#5C7B56

#567B75

Compound

#76577C

#7B566F

#5C7B56

#567B62

Variations

Lighter

#95719C

#AE97B3

#CFC4D1

Darker

#5E4463

#412E45

#261B28

Saturation

#6C636E

#75567B

#922BA6

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

6.13:1

vs Black

3.42:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#76577C

#60667C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76577C

#5D5D78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76577C

#735F5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dr Who 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

#986E78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76577C

Daylight 5500K

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

#85739C

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.

#4A6F43

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: #76577C;

CSS — background

background-color: #76577C;

CSS Variable

--color-dr-who: #76577C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dr-who': '#76577C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76577C] text-[#76577C]

SCSS

$dr-who: #76577C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76577C?

#76577C is Dr Who, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #76577C warm or cool?

Dr Who reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dr Who?

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

What colors pair well with Dr Who?

Dr Who 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 Dr Who?

You can download Dr Who 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 Dr Who?

The hex code is #76577C. In RGB it's 118, 87, 124, and in HSL it's 290°, 18%, 41%.

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