PURPLES

Cupid's

#7E6786

RGB 126, 103, 134 · HSL 285°, 13%, 46% · CMYK 6, 23, 0, 47

Cupid's is #7E6786 in HEX — rgb(126, 103, 134), hsl(285°, 13%, 46%), cmyk(6%, 23%, 0%, 47%).

Cupid's pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 13%, 46%. 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#7E6786

RGB126, 103, 134

HSL285°, 13%, 46%

HSV285°, 23%, 53%

CMYK6, 23, 0, 47

Decimal8284038

CSS RGBrgb(126, 103, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 13%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

Exact match

Dulux

Mauve Silhouette S49C6

ΔE 2.6 · #826D8A

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

ΔE 3.3 · #836484

PPG

Grape Jelly 1177-6

ΔE 3.6 · #7E667F

Sherwin-Williams

Wood Violet SW6557

ΔE 4.4 · #7A6B85

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 4.4 · #7D5E7D

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 4.7 · #70627F

Vista Paint

Felicia C-1199

ΔE 5 · #8E7090

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 5.5 · #6D5C7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.7 · #876281

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8.3 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 12.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 12.6 · #636E8F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.7 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 22.6 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#7E6786

#6E8566

Analogous

#6E6685

#7E6786

#85667D

Triadic

#7E6786

#857D66

#66857D

Split-Complementary

#7E6786

#7D8566

#66856E

Tetradic

#7E6786

#856E66

#6E8566

#667D85

Monochromatic

#2B232E

#544559

#7E6786

#A28FA8

#C6BACA

Rectangle

#7E6786

#85666E

#6E8566

#66857D

Compound

#7E6786

#85667D

#6E8566

#66856E

Variations

Lighter

#98839F

#B1A3B6

#D1CAD3

Darker

#64516B

#45374A

#28202B

Saturation

#78717A

#7D6685

#9633B8

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E6786

#6D7286

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E6786

#6B6B82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E6786

#7B6D6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cupid's 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

#9E7A80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E6786

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B7FA4

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.

#577D4B

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: #7E6786;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E6786;

CSS Variable

--color-cupid's: #7E6786;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cupid's': '#7E6786' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E6786] text-[#7E6786]

SCSS

$cupid's: #7E6786;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E6786?

#7E6786 is Cupid's, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #7E6786 warm or cool?

Cupid's reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cupid's?

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

What colors pair well with Cupid's?

Cupid's 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 Cupid's?

You can download Cupid's 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 Cupid's?

The hex code is #7E6786. In RGB it's 126, 103, 134, and in HSL it's 285°, 13%, 46%.

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