PURPLES

Wood Violet

#78426F

RGB 120, 66, 111 · HSL 310°, 29%, 36% · CMYK 0, 45, 7, 53

Wood Violet is #78426F in HEX — rgb(120, 66, 111), hsl(310°, 29%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 7%, 53%).

Wood Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 29%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#78426F

RGB120, 66, 111

HSL310°, 29%, 36%

HSV310°, 45%, 47%

CMYK0, 45, 7, 53

Decimal7881327

CSS RGBrgb(120, 66, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 29%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Berry Pink S49E9

ΔE 2.4 · #78446D

Behr

Rose Garland 100D-6

ΔE 2.4 · #774172

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 2.4 · #7F4774

Vista Paint

Floral Paradise K-1239

ΔE 5.3 · #693D67

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 5.7 · #673B66

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 6 · #7C3D64

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 6.5 · #804B81

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.9 · #6C4675

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 8.4 · #8D557D

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 9.3 · #795484

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 9.7 · #87558C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 9.7 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 23.8 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 31.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#78426F

#41764A

Analogous

#654176

#78426F

#764153

Triadic

#78426F

#6E7641

#416E76

Split-Complementary

#78426F

#537641

#417665

Tetradic

#78426F

#766541

#41764A

#415376

Monochromatic

#140B12

#452640

#78426F

#A65E9A

#C18FB9

Rectangle

#78426F

#764A41

#41764A

#416E76

Compound

#78426F

#764153

#41764A

#417665

Variations

Lighter

#A15894

#B585AD

#D1BACE

Darker

#603358

#43223D

#271424

Saturation

#645461

#76416E

#972183

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

7.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#78426F

#575D6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78426F

#4E4E6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78426F

#744D4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wood Violet 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

#995E6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78426F

Daylight 5500K

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

#876393

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#3B6241

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: #78426F;

CSS — background

background-color: #78426F;

CSS Variable

--color-wood-violet: #78426F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wood-violet': '#78426F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78426F] text-[#78426F]

SCSS

$wood-violet: #78426F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78426F?

#78426F is Wood Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #78426F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wood Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Wood Violet?

Wood Violet 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 Wood Violet?

You can download Wood Violet 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 Wood Violet?

The hex code is #78426F. In RGB it's 120, 66, 111, and in HSL it's 310°, 29%, 36%.

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