PURPLES

Mirage of Violets

#7B1C6E

RGB 123, 28, 110 · HSL 308°, 63%, 30% · CMYK 0, 77, 11, 52

Mirage of Violets is #7B1C6E in HEX — rgb(123, 28, 110), hsl(308°, 63%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 11%, 52%).

Mirage of Violets pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 63%, 30%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#7B1C6E

RGB123, 28, 110

HSL308°, 63%, 30%

HSV308°, 77%, 48%

CMYK0, 77, 11, 52

Decimal8068206

CSS RGBrgb(123, 28, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 63%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glitterati P120-7

ΔE 5.7 · #872A7F

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 15.9 · #94437C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 16.8 · #A03472

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 17.1 · #84447B

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 19.2 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 19.4 · #9B4B80

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 21.9 · #953D68

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 22.2 · #7F4774

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 23.1 · #812A51

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.2 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 23.5 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 23.7 · #84395D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 27.9 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 32.6 · #C6628C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 37.1 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 41.9 · #994A50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#7B1C6E

#1C7D29

Analogous

#591C7D

#7B1C6E

#7D1C40

Triadic

#7B1C6E

#707D1C

#1C707D

Split-Complementary

#7B1C6E

#407D1C

#1C7D59

Tetradic

#7B1C6E

#7D591C

#1C7D29

#1C407D

Monochromatic

#150513

#3E0E38

#7B1C6E

#BB2AA8

#D959C8

Rectangle

#7B1C6E

#7D291C

#1C7D29

#1C707D

Compound

#7B1C6E

#7D1C40

#1C7D29

#1C7D59

Variations

Lighter

#B72AA4

#CD5BBE

#DCA5D5

Darker

#66155B

#470D3F

#2A0725

Saturation

#5B3E57

#7D1C70

#8B0E7A

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

9.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B1C6E

#4B546D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B1C6E

#3B3B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B1C6E

#763732

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mirage of Violets 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

#9C426E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B1C6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#894792

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#1E6427

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: #7B1C6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B1C6E;

CSS Variable

--color-mirage-of-violets: #7B1C6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mirage-of-violets': '#7B1C6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B1C6E] text-[#7B1C6E]

SCSS

$mirage-of-violets: #7B1C6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B1C6E?

#7B1C6E is Mirage of Violets, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #7B1C6E warm or cool?

Mirage of Violets reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mirage of Violets?

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

What colors pair well with Mirage of Violets?

Mirage of Violets 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 Mirage of Violets?

You can download Mirage of Violets 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 Mirage of Violets?

The hex code is #7B1C6E. In RGB it's 123, 28, 110, and in HSL it's 308°, 63%, 30%.

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