PURPLES

Blackest Berry

#662266

RGB 102, 34, 102 · HSL 300°, 50%, 27% · CMYK 0, 67, 0, 60

Blackest Berry is #662266 in HEX — rgb(102, 34, 102), hsl(300°, 50%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 0%, 60%).

Blackest Berry pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 50%, 27%. 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#662266

RGB102, 34, 102

HSL300°, 50%, 27%

HSV300°, 67%, 40%

CMYK0, 67, 0, 60

Decimal6693478

CSS RGBrgb(102, 34, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 50%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Beet M130-7

ΔE 8.1 · #732460

Dulux

Purple Celebration SB8H9

ΔE 14 · #6B3967

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 16 · #683C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 16.3 · #673B66

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 16.4 · #804B81

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 17.8 · #7F4774

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 18 · #652F53

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 18.1 · #6C4675

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 18.6 · #7C3D64

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 19.5 · #5D395F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 19.8 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 22.3 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 22.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 29.9 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30.3 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 36.2 · #5D3B42

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

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

#662266

#226722

Analogous

#452267

#662266

#672245

Triadic

#662266

#676722

#226767

Split-Complementary

#662266

#456722

#226745

Tetradic

#662266

#674522

#226722

#224567

Monochromatic

#130613

#2E0F2E

#662266

#A136A1

#C85BC8

Rectangle

#662266

#672222

#226722

#226767

Compound

#662266

#672245

#226722

#226745

Variations

Lighter

#9F359F

#BF60BF

#D5A7D5

Darker

#541A54

#3B113B

#230923

Saturation

#4F3B4F

#672267

#781178

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

10.58:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#662266

#3E4965

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#662266

#353560

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#662266

#613630

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blackest Berry 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

#8C4668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#662266

Daylight 5500K

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

#794B8C

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.

#225322

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: #662266;

CSS — background

background-color: #662266;

CSS Variable

--color-blackest-berry: #662266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackest-berry': '#662266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#662266] text-[#662266]

SCSS

$blackest-berry: #662266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #662266?

#662266 is Blackest Berry, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #662266 warm or cool?

Blackest Berry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blackest Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Blackest Berry?

Blackest Berry 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 Blackest Berry?

You can download Blackest Berry 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 Blackest Berry?

The hex code is #662266. In RGB it's 102, 34, 102, and in HSL it's 300°, 50%, 27%.

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