PURPLES

Nightly Violet

#784384

RGB 120, 67, 132 · HSL 289°, 33%, 39% · CMYK 9, 49, 0, 48

Nightly Violet is #784384 in HEX — rgb(120, 67, 132), hsl(289°, 33%, 39%), cmyk(9%, 49%, 0%, 48%).

Nightly Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 33%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#784384

RGB120, 67, 132

HSL289°, 33%, 39%

HSV289°, 49%, 52%

CMYK9, 49, 0, 48

Decimal7881604

CSS RGBrgb(120, 67, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 33%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Euphoric Magenta M110-7

ΔE 5.3 · #6B4085

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 7.1 · #804B81

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 7.6 · #795088

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 8 · #6B457B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 9 · #87558C

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 10.1 · #674C87

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 11.1 · #583E7B

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.3 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.5 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 12.2 · #795484

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 13.6 · #673B66

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 14.3 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 19.5 · #652F53

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.9 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 26.3 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 32.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#784384

#4F8443

Analogous

#574384

#784384

#84436F

Triadic

#784384

#847843

#438478

Split-Complementary

#784384

#6F8443

#438457

Tetradic

#784384

#845743

#4F8443

#436F84

Monochromatic

#1C0F1F

#4A2951

#784384

#A263B0

#C096CA

Rectangle

#784384

#84434F

#4F8443

#438478

Compound

#784384

#84436F

#4F8443

#438457

Variations

Lighter

#9D59AC

#B287BC

#D1BCD5

Darker

#61346B

#43234B

#27142C

Saturation

#6A5A6D

#784384

#8D21A6

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

7.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#784384

#536083

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#784384

#4F4F7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#784384

#73534D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Nightly 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

#995F7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#784384

Daylight 5500K

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

#8764A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#466C3D

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: #784384;

CSS — background

background-color: #784384;

CSS Variable

--color-nightly-violet: #784384;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nightly-violet': '#784384' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#784384] text-[#784384]

SCSS

$nightly-violet: #784384;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #784384?

#784384 is Nightly Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #784384 warm or cool?

Nightly Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nightly Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Nightly Violet?

Nightly 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 Nightly Violet?

You can download Nightly 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 Nightly Violet?

The hex code is #784384. In RGB it's 120, 67, 132, and in HSL it's 289°, 33%, 39%.

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