BLUES

Orchid

#7A81FF

RGB 122, 129, 255 · HSL 237°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 52, 49, 0, 0

Orchid is #7A81FF in HEX — rgb(122, 129, 255), hsl(237°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(52%, 49%, 0%, 0%).

Orchid pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 237°, 100%, 74%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#7A81FF

RGB122, 129, 255

HSL237°, 100%, 74%

HSV237°, 52%, 100%

CMYK52, 49, 0, 0

Decimal8028671

CSS RGBrgb(122, 129, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(237, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Unimaginable P560-5

ΔE 6.3 · #837AFF

Vista Paint

Exotic Beauty K-65

ΔE 32.7 · #6D6DB1

PPG

Blue Calico 1246-7

ΔE 32.9 · #5868AE

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 33.4 · #2D61AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Medieval 1263

ΔE 33.5 · #696DB0

Dunn-Edwards

Bellflower DE5908

ΔE 33.8 · #5D66AA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 34.9 · #776BAB

Benjamin Moore

Big 2066-30

ΔE 36 · #0167B2

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 36.4 · #8B74B1

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 37.2 · #8D7FBA

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 37.8 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 39 · #4A72B0

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 40.2 · #2271B3

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 42.3 · #796A9D

Sherwin-Williams

Gentian SW6817

ΔE 42.9 · #6572A5

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 53.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#7A81FF

#FFF87A

Analogous

#7AC3FF

#7A81FF

#B67AFF

Triadic

#7A81FF

#FF7A81

#81FF7A

Split-Complementary

#7A81FF

#FFB67A

#C3FF7A

Tetradic

#7A81FF

#FF7AC3

#FFF87A

#7AFFB6

Monochromatic

#000BE0

#2E38FF

#7A81FF

#C7CAFF

#E5E7FF

Rectangle

#7A81FF

#F87AFF

#FFF87A

#81FF7A

Compound

#7A81FF

#B67AFF

#FFF87A

#C3FF7A

Variations

Lighter

#959AFF

#B5B9F9

#D8D9F8

Darker

#2F39FF

#000AD0

#000679

Saturation

#A9ABD1

#7A81FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#7A81FF

#5591FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A81FF

#8080F3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A81FF

#669E8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Orchid lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#9B8DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A81FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#8892FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7E7EE

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.

#ECE555

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: #7A81FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A81FF;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid: #7A81FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid': '#7A81FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A81FF] text-[#7A81FF]

SCSS

$orchid: #7A81FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A81FF?

#7A81FF is Orchid, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7A81FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid?

Orchid works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Orchid?

Orchid pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid?

You can download Orchid 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 Orchid?

The hex code is #7A81FF. In RGB it's 122, 129, 255, and in HSL it's 237°, 100%, 74%.

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