PURPLES

Mystical Purple

#796A9D

RGB 121, 106, 157 · HSL 258°, 21%, 52% · CMYK 23, 32, 0, 38

Mystical Purple is #796A9D in HEX — rgb(121, 106, 157), hsl(258°, 21%, 52%), cmyk(23%, 32%, 0%, 38%).

Mystical Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 21%, 52%. 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#796A9D

RGB121, 106, 157

HSL258°, 21%, 52%

HSV258°, 32%, 62%

CMYK23, 32, 0, 38

Decimal7957149

CSS RGBrgb(121, 106, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 21%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

Exact match

Dulux

Queen's S43F6

ΔE 2.7 · #796FA0

PPG

Reign Over Me 1248-7

ΔE 2.7 · #76679E

Sherwin-Williams

Forget‐Me‐Not SW6824

ΔE 3.6 · #716998

Behr

Purple Paradise PPU16-3

ΔE 3.6 · #79669E

Vista Paint

Plum Preserve C-1255

ΔE 4.1 · #7C70A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Preserve 1256

ΔE 4.6 · #7C70AA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 5.1 · #8673A1

Dunn-Edwards

Smashed Grape DE5963

ΔE 6.3 · #8775A1

Benjamin Moore

Seduction 1399

ΔE 6.4 · #6D5A8E

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 7.5 · #776BAB

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 7.5 · #745A92

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 16.8 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 22.5 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 22.6 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#796A9D

#8F9E6B

Analogous

#6B759E

#796A9D

#946B9E

Triadic

#796A9D

#9E7A6B

#6B9E7A

Split-Complementary

#796A9D

#9E946B

#759E6B

Tetradic

#796A9D

#9E6B75

#8F9E6B

#6B9E94

Monochromatic

#332C44

#564B72

#796A9D

#A499BD

#CDC7DB

Rectangle

#796A9D

#9E6B8F

#8F9E6B

#6B9E7A

Compound

#796A9D

#946B9E

#8F9E6B

#759E6B

Variations

Lighter

#9589B2

#B0A8C3

#D2CEDA

Darker

#615381

#42385A

#262035

Saturation

#827D8C

#7A6B9E

#673BCF

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

4.81:1

vs Black

4.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#796A9D

#67759D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#796A9D

#6D6D98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#796A9D

#74746F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mystical Purple 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

#9A7C91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#796A9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8781B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7C8D55

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #796A9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #796A9D;

CSS Variable

--color-mystical-purple: #796A9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystical-purple': '#796A9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#796A9D] text-[#796A9D]

SCSS

$mystical-purple: #796A9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #796A9D?

#796A9D is Mystical Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #796A9D warm or cool?

Mystical Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mystical Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Mystical Purple?

Mystical Purple 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 Mystical Purple?

You can download Mystical 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 Mystical Purple?

The hex code is #796A9D. In RGB it's 121, 106, 157, and in HSL it's 258°, 21%, 52%.

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