PURPLES

Spring Lobster Dye

#7A4171

RGB 122, 65, 113 · HSL 309°, 30%, 37% · CMYK 0, 47, 7, 52

Spring Lobster Dye is #7A4171 in HEX — rgb(122, 65, 113), hsl(309°, 30%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 7%, 52%).

Spring Lobster Dye pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 30%, 37%. 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#7A4171

RGB122, 65, 113

HSL309°, 30%, 37%

HSV309°, 47%, 48%

CMYK0, 47, 7, 52

Decimal8012145

CSS RGBrgb(122, 65, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 30%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Garland 100D-6

ΔE 1.5 · #774172

Dulux

Purple Spell S49E8

ΔE 2.1 · #7C4577

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 2.8 · #7F4774

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 5.6 · #804B81

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 6.5 · #683C68

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 6.6 · #7C3D64

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 6.9 · #673B66

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.7 · #6C4675

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 9 · #8D557D

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 9.1 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 9.9 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 10.7 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.6 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 25.5 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 32.5 · #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

#7A4171

#427B4B

Analogous

#67427B

#7A4171

#7B4256

Triadic

#7A4171

#727B42

#42727B

Split-Complementary

#7A4171

#567B42

#427B67

Tetradic

#7A4171

#7B6742

#427B4B

#42567B

Monochromatic

#170C16

#492744

#7A4171

#A9609E

#C492BD

Rectangle

#7A4171

#7B4B42

#427B4B

#42727B

Compound

#7A4171

#7B4256

#427B4B

#427B67

Variations

Lighter

#A45999

#B786B0

#D3BBCF

Darker

#63345C

#452340

#291425

Saturation

#675664

#7B4272

#9C2189

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

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7A4171

#585E70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A4171

#4E4E6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A4171

#764D4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Spring Lobster Dye 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

#9B5D70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A4171

Daylight 5500K

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

#886294

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#3C6542

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: #7A4171;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A4171;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-lobster-dye: #7A4171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-lobster-dye': '#7A4171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A4171] text-[#7A4171]

SCSS

$spring-lobster-dye: #7A4171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A4171?

#7A4171 is Spring Lobster Dye, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #7A4171 warm or cool?

Spring Lobster Dye reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spring Lobster Dye?

Spring Lobster Dye works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Spring Lobster Dye?

Spring Lobster Dye 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 Spring Lobster Dye?

You can download Spring Lobster Dye 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 Spring Lobster Dye?

The hex code is #7A4171. In RGB it's 122, 65, 113, and in HSL it's 309°, 30%, 37%.

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