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Purple Cabbage

#7C3F55

RGB 124, 63, 85 · HSL 338°, 33%, 37% · CMYK 0, 49, 31, 51

Purple Cabbage is #7C3F55 in HEX — rgb(124, 63, 85), hsl(338°, 33%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 31%, 51%).

Purple Cabbage pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 33%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7C3F55

RGB124, 63, 85

HSL338°, 33%, 37%

HSV338°, 49%, 49%

CMYK0, 49, 31, 51

Decimal8142677

CSS RGBrgb(124, 63, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 33%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

Exact match

Behr

Cheerful Wine HDC-WR14-12

ΔE 2.4 · #7E405A

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 3 · #81465D

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 3.4 · #854158

Dulux

Venusian S47F9

ΔE 3.7 · #71384E

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 4 · #743E4F

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.6 · #82495A

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 4.9 · #7E495B

Vista Paint

Very Berry K-1144

ΔE 5.2 · #723747

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 5.8 · #713545

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.6 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.6 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 12 · #652F53

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.3 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.6 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 24.1 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#7C3F55

#3F7D67

Analogous

#7D3F75

#7C3F55

#7D483F

Triadic

#7C3F55

#567D3F

#3F567D

Split-Complementary

#7C3F55

#3F7D48

#3F757D

Tetradic

#7C3F55

#757D3F

#3F7D67

#483F7D

Monochromatic

#180C10

#4B2633

#7C3F55

#AD5C7A

#C78FA3

Rectangle

#7C3F55

#7D673F

#3F7D67

#3F567D

Compound

#7C3F55

#7D483F

#3F7D67

#3F757D

Variations

Lighter

#A85573

#BA8497

#D4BAC3

Darker

#663145

#47212F

#2A131B

Saturation

#68555C

#7D3F56

#9D204E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C3F55

#5D5B54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C3F55

#4E4E53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C3F55

#7A4546

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Cabbage strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9C5C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C3F55

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A617F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3A6756

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: #7C3F55;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C3F55;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-cabbage: #7C3F55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-cabbage': '#7C3F55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C3F55] text-[#7C3F55]

SCSS

$purple-cabbage: #7C3F55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C3F55?

#7C3F55 is Purple Cabbage, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7C3F55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Cabbage?

Purple Cabbage works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purple Cabbage?

Purple Cabbage pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Cabbage?

You can download Purple Cabbage 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 Purple Cabbage?

The hex code is #7C3F55. In RGB it's 124, 63, 85, and in HSL it's 338°, 33%, 37%.

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