PURPLES

Violet

#7B598F

RGB 123, 89, 143 · HSL 278°, 23%, 45% · CMYK 14, 38, 0, 44

Violet is #7B598F in HEX — rgb(123, 89, 143), hsl(278°, 23%, 45%), cmyk(14%, 38%, 0%, 44%).

Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 23%, 45%. 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#7B598F

RGB123, 89, 143

HSL278°, 23%, 45%

HSV278°, 38%, 56%

CMYK14, 38, 0, 44

Decimal8083855

CSS RGBrgb(123, 89, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 23%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Violet 26

Exact match

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 2.3 · #815A92

Dulux

Purple Mystery S45G7

ΔE 3.4 · #7F598A

Dunn-Edwards

Jubilee DE5971

ΔE 3.4 · #7E6099

Behr

Full Glass S120-6

ΔE 3.7 · #835B8D

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 4.1 · #795484

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 4.1 · #795088

Benjamin Moore

Seduction 1399

ΔE 5.7 · #6D5A8E

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 7.5 · #6F5782

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.6 · #6C4675

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 9.9 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 10.1 · #946DAD

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 17.1 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.9 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21.5 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 26.1 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#7B598F

#6C8D58

Analogous

#5F588D

#7B598F

#8D5886

Triadic

#7B598F

#8D7A58

#588D7A

Split-Complementary

#7B598F

#868D58

#588D5F

Tetradic

#7B598F

#8D5F58

#6C8D58

#58868D

Monochromatic

#291D2F

#513B5E

#7B598F

#9F82B0

#C3B1CE

Rectangle

#7B598F

#8D586C

#6C8D58

#588D7A

Compound

#7B598F

#8D5886

#6C8D58

#588D5F

Variations

Lighter

#9675A9

#AF9ABB

#D0C6D6

Darker

#624672

#432F4F

#271B2E

Saturation

#756B7B

#7A588D

#862CB9

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

5.73:1

vs Black

3.67:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7B598F

#606C8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B598F

#606089

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B598F

#766560

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet 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

#9C6F86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B598F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8974AB

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.

#5B7A49

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: #7B598F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B598F;

CSS Variable

--color-violet: #7B598F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet': '#7B598F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B598F] text-[#7B598F]

SCSS

$violet: #7B598F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B598F?

#7B598F is Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #7B598F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Violet?

Violet 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 Violet?

You can download Violet 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 Violet?

The hex code is #7B598F. In RGB it's 123, 89, 143, and in HSL it's 278°, 23%, 45%.

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