PURPLES

Birthstone

#7A557F

RGB 122, 85, 127 · HSL 293°, 20%, 42% · CMYK 4, 33, 0, 50

Birthstone is #7A557F in HEX — rgb(122, 85, 127), hsl(293°, 20%, 42%), cmyk(4%, 33%, 0%, 50%).

Birthstone pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 20%, 42%. 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#7A557F

RGB122, 85, 127

HSL293°, 20%, 42%

HSV293°, 33%, 50%

CMYK4, 33, 0, 50

Decimal8017279

CSS RGBrgb(122, 85, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 20%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Birthstone MQ4-62

Exact match

Dulux

Champion S45F7

ΔE 2.8 · #7A5986

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 3.5 · #795484

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 4.1 · #775A80

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Power DE5985

ΔE 4.8 · #7E5E8D

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 4.9 · #7D5779

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 5.7 · #825779

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.8 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 7 · #694878

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 7.3 · #7B598F

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 7.3 · #856080

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 8.3 · #876281

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.4 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.9 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 28.1 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#7A557F

#5B8156

Analogous

#665681

#7A557F

#815670

Triadic

#7A557F

#817C56

#56817C

Split-Complementary

#7A557F

#708156

#568166

Tetradic

#7A557F

#816656

#5B8156

#567081

Monochromatic

#231825

#4F3753

#7A557F

#A27BA7

#C3A9C6

Rectangle

#7A557F

#81565B

#5B8156

#56817C

Compound

#7A557F

#815670

#5B8156

#568166

Variations

Lighter

#9B71A0

#B297B5

#D1C4D2

Darker

#634468

#452E48

#281A2A

Saturation

#706572

#7C5681

#9C2BAB

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7A557F

#60687F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A557F

#5D5D7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A557F

#765E5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Birthstone 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

#9B6C7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A557F

Daylight 5500K

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

#88719F

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4A7244

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: #7A557F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A557F;

CSS Variable

--color-birthstone: #7A557F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'birthstone': '#7A557F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A557F] text-[#7A557F]

SCSS

$birthstone: #7A557F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A557F?

#7A557F is Birthstone, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #7A557F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Birthstone?

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

What colors pair well with Birthstone?

Birthstone 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 Birthstone?

You can download Birthstone 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 Birthstone?

The hex code is #7A557F. In RGB it's 122, 85, 127, and in HSL it's 293°, 20%, 42%.

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