PURPLES

Nymph’s Delight

#7B6C8E

RGB 123, 108, 142 · HSL 266°, 14%, 49% · CMYK 13, 24, 0, 44

Nymph’s Delight is #7B6C8E in HEX — rgb(123, 108, 142), hsl(266°, 14%, 49%), cmyk(13%, 24%, 0%, 44%).

Nymph’s Delight pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 14%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#7B6C8E

RGB123, 108, 142

HSL266°, 14%, 49%

HSV266°, 24%, 56%

CMYK13, 24, 0, 44

Decimal8088718

CSS RGBrgb(123, 108, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 14%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nymph's Delight S44D6

ΔE 0.4 · #7A6C8E

Vista Paint

Queen of Sheba C-1297

ΔE 3.2 · #807497

Behr

Violet Vixen MQ5-41

ΔE 3.2 · #746A90

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 3.8 · #7E6786

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of Sheba 1298

ΔE 4 · #817699

PPG

Crowning Glory 17-07

ΔE 4.1 · #816D95

Valspar

Purple Valley 1001-5A

ΔE 4.5 · #6F6183

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Jam DE5949

ΔE 4.6 · #7F779A

Sherwin-Williams

Wood Violet SW6557

ΔE 4.7 · #7A6B85

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 5.1 · #70627F

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 7.3 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 9.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 11.3 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.1 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 19.5 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 22.5 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#7B6C8E

#7F8E6B

Analogous

#6B6E8E

#7B6C8E

#8C6B8E

Triadic

#7B6C8E

#8E7B6B

#6B8E7B

Split-Complementary

#7B6C8E

#8E8C6B

#6E8E6B

Tetradic

#7B6C8E

#8E6B6E

#7F8E6B

#6B8E8C

Monochromatic

#302A37

#554B63

#7B6C8E

#A196B0

#C8C2D1

Rectangle

#7B6C8E

#8E6B7F

#7F8E6B

#6B8E7B

Compound

#7B6C8E

#8C6B8E

#7F8E6B

#6E8E6B

Variations

Lighter

#9588A6

#B0A8BA

#D1CDD6

Darker

#625573

#433A4F

#27222E

Saturation

#7C7882

#7B6B8E

#7336C4

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7B6C8E

#6D758E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B6C8E

#6F6F8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B6C8E

#78736F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Nymph’s Delight 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

#9C7E86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B6C8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8983AA

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6E8550

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: #7B6C8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B6C8E;

CSS Variable

--color-nymph’s-delight: #7B6C8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nymph’s-delight': '#7B6C8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B6C8E] text-[#7B6C8E]

SCSS

$nymph’s-delight: #7B6C8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B6C8E?

#7B6C8E is Nymph’s Delight, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #7B6C8E warm or cool?

Nymph’s Delight reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nymph’s Delight?

Nymph’s Delight works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Nymph’s Delight?

Nymph’s Delight 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 Nymph’s Delight?

You can download Nymph’s Delight 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 Nymph’s Delight?

The hex code is #7B6C8E. In RGB it's 123, 108, 142, and in HSL it's 266°, 14%, 49%.

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