PURPLES

Phlox Flower Violet

#7F4F78

RGB 127, 79, 120 · HSL 309°, 23%, 40% · CMYK 0, 38, 6, 50

Phlox Flower Violet is #7F4F78 in HEX — rgb(127, 79, 120), hsl(309°, 23%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 6%, 50%).

Phlox Flower Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 23%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#7F4F78

RGB127, 79, 120

HSL309°, 23%, 40%

HSV309°, 38%, 50%

CMYK0, 38, 6, 50

Decimal8343416

CSS RGBrgb(127, 79, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 23%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dynamic Magenta HDC-MD-07

ΔE 3.8 · #895481

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 4.2 · #774C6F

Dulux

Berry Pink S49E9

ΔE 4.4 · #78446D

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 4.4 · #7F4774

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 4.7 · #8D557D

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 5.1 · #73486B

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #825779

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 6.3 · #91587E

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 6.5 · #795484

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.4 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 7.6 · #945B7F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.5 · #935E7C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.2 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.7 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 22.5 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 31 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#7F4F78

#4F7D56

Analogous

#6D4F7D

#7F4F78

#7D4F5F

Triadic

#7F4F78

#767D4F

#4F767D

Split-Complementary

#7F4F78

#5F7D4F

#4F7D6D

Tetradic

#7F4F78

#7D6D4F

#4F7D56

#4F5F7D

Monochromatic

#1F141E

#4E314A

#7F4F78

#A7729F

#C4A1BF

Rectangle

#7F4F78

#7D564F

#4F7D56

#4F767D

Compound

#7F4F78

#7D4F5F

#4F7D56

#4F7D6D

Variations

Lighter

#A16898

#B591B0

#D2C1CF

Darker

#653E5F

#462A42

#291827

Saturation

#6D5F6B

#7D4F76

#A52792

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

6.38:1

vs Black

3.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F4F78

#616677

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F4F78

#595974

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F4F78

#7B5856

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Phlox Flower 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

#9F6875

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F4F78

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C6D99

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#416C48

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: #7F4F78;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F4F78;

CSS Variable

--color-phlox-flower-violet: #7F4F78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phlox-flower-violet': '#7F4F78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F4F78] text-[#7F4F78]

SCSS

$phlox-flower-violet: #7F4F78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F4F78?

#7F4F78 is Phlox Flower Violet, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #7F4F78 warm or cool?

Phlox Flower Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Phlox Flower Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Phlox Flower Violet?

Phlox Flower 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 Phlox Flower Violet?

You can download Phlox Flower 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 Phlox Flower Violet?

The hex code is #7F4F78. In RGB it's 127, 79, 120, and in HSL it's 309°, 23%, 40%.

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