PURPLES

Gala Ball

#785D7A

RGB 120, 93, 122 · HSL 296°, 13%, 42% · CMYK 2, 24, 0, 52

Gala Ball is #785D7A in HEX — rgb(120, 93, 122), hsl(296°, 13%, 42%), cmyk(2%, 24%, 0%, 52%).

Gala Ball pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 296°, 13%, 42%. 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#785D7A

RGB120, 93, 122

HSL296°, 13%, 42%

HSV296°, 24%, 48%

CMYK2, 24, 0, 52

Decimal7888250

CSS RGBrgb(120, 93, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(296, 13%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pensive Plum 1002-3A

ΔE 2 · #7A5B7A

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 2.1 · #7D5E7D

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 3 · #705C79

Dulux

Trixter S45D7

ΔE 3.6 · #6F5676

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 4.2 · #7E6786

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 4.4 · #6D5C7B

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 4.8 · #856080

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 4.9 · #7C5A7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.1 · #876281

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 5.3 · #70627F

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 9.7 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.2 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.8 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.9 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 21.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#785D7A

#5F795D

Analogous

#695D79

#785D7A

#795D6D

Triadic

#785D7A

#79775D

#5D7977

Split-Complementary

#785D7A

#6D795D

#5D7969

Tetradic

#785D7A

#79695D

#5F795D

#5D6D79

Monochromatic

#221B23

#4D3C4E

#785D7A

#9E83A0

#C0AEC1

Rectangle

#785D7A

#795D5F

#5F795D

#5D7977

Compound

#785D7A

#795D6D

#5F795D

#5D7969

Variations

Lighter

#967998

#AF9CB0

#CFC7D0

Darker

#604A61

#423243

#271D27

Saturation

#6F676F

#775D79

#A02FA8

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

5.76:1

vs Black

3.65:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#785D7A

#656A7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#785D7A

#626277

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#785D7A

#756361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gala Ball 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

#997277

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#785D7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#87779B

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.

#477244

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: #785D7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #785D7A;

CSS Variable

--color-gala-ball: #785D7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gala-ball': '#785D7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#785D7A] text-[#785D7A]

SCSS

$gala-ball: #785D7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #785D7A?

#785D7A is Gala Ball, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #785D7A warm or cool?

Gala Ball reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gala Ball?

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

What colors pair well with Gala Ball?

Gala Ball 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 Gala Ball?

You can download Gala Ball 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 Gala Ball?

The hex code is #785D7A. In RGB it's 120, 93, 122, and in HSL it's 296°, 13%, 42%.

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