PURPLES

Purple Kush

#CC77CC

RGB 204, 119, 204 · HSL 300°, 45%, 63% · CMYK 0, 42, 0, 20

Purple Kush is #CC77CC in HEX — rgb(204, 119, 204), hsl(300°, 45%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 0%, 20%).

Purple Kush pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 45%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CC77CC

RGB204, 119, 204

HSL300°, 45%, 63%

HSV300°, 42%, 80%

CMYK0, 42, 0, 20

Decimal13400012

CSS RGBrgb(204, 119, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 45%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cabaret M130-5

ΔE 6.9 · #B56EC2

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 14.3 · #CF77B2

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 14.8 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 15.2 · #AF73B0

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

ΔE 15.4 · #CD7DB5

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 16.1 · #C37CB3

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 16.6 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 18.4 · #DC7FB4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 21.8 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 26.7 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 27 · #B54D7F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 27.3 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 28.4 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30.9 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 44.6 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CC77CC

#76CB76

Analogous

#A176CB

#CC77CC

#CB76A1

Triadic

#CC77CC

#CBCB76

#76CBCB

Split-Complementary

#CC77CC

#A1CB76

#76CBA1

Tetradic

#CC77CC

#CBA176

#76CB76

#76A1CB

Monochromatic

#7A2E7A

#B143B1

#CC77CC

#E0AEE0

#F5E5F5

Rectangle

#CC77CC

#CB7676

#76CB76

#76CBCB

Compound

#CC77CC

#CB76A1

#76CB76

#76CBA1

Variations

Lighter

#D592D5

#DCB1DC

#E8D4E8

Darker

#BC45BC

#842D84

#4E194E

Saturation

#AD94AD

#CB76CB

#E55CE5

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC77CC

#95A3CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC77CC

#8A8AC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC77CC

#C58B85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Kush 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

#D886B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC77CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68BD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5BB65B

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: #CC77CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC77CC;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-kush: #CC77CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-kush': '#CC77CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC77CC] text-[#CC77CC]

SCSS

$purple-kush: #CC77CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC77CC?

#CC77CC is Purple Kush, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CC77CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Kush?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Kush?

Purple Kush 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 Purple Kush?

You can download Purple Kush 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 Kush?

The hex code is #CC77CC. In RGB it's 204, 119, 204, and in HSL it's 300°, 45%, 63%.

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