PURPLES

Violent Violet

#7F00FF

RGB 127, 0, 255 · HSL 270°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 50, 100, 0, 0

Violent Violet is #7F00FF in HEX — rgb(127, 0, 255), hsl(270°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(50%, 100%, 0%, 0%).

Violent Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#7F00FF

RGB127, 0, 255

HSL270°, 100%, 50%

HSV270°, 100%, 100%

CMYK50, 100, 0, 0

Decimal8323327

CSS RGBrgb(127, 0, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 38.8 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 79 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 85 · #845998

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 86 · #50498A

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 86 · #1F4992

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 86.3 · #946DAD

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 86.4 · #9D64A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 86.7 · #835995

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 86.8 · #1E2D6E

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 87.6 · #674C87

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 88.5 · #776BAB

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 88.9 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 92.8 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 93.4 · #795484

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 96.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 108.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#7F00FF

#80FF00

Analogous

#0000FF

#7F00FF

#FF00FF

Triadic

#7F00FF

#FF8000

#00FF80

Split-Complementary

#7F00FF

#FFFF00

#00FF00

Tetradic

#7F00FF

#FF0000

#80FF00

#00FFFF

Monochromatic

#330066

#5900B3

#7F00FF

#A64DFF

#CC99FF

Rectangle

#7F00FF

#FF0080

#80FF00

#00FF80

Compound

#7F00FF

#FF00FF

#80FF00

#00FF00

Variations

Lighter

#9933FF

#B271F4

#D2B3F2

Darker

#6600CC

#46008C

#290052

Saturation

#7F59A6

#7F00FF

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

6.28:1

vs Black

3.35:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F00FF

#0070FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F00FF

#3535F0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F00FF

#63714C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violent 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

#9F2DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F00FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C32FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#6CC316

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #7F00FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F00FF;

CSS Variable

--color-violent-violet: #7F00FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violent-violet': '#7F00FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F00FF] text-[#7F00FF]

SCSS

$violent-violet: #7F00FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F00FF?

#7F00FF is Violent Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #7F00FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violent Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Violent Violet?

Violent 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 Violent Violet?

You can download Violent 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 Violent Violet?

The hex code is #7F00FF. In RGB it's 127, 0, 255, and in HSL it's 270°, 100%, 50%.

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