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Classic Berry

#7C5261

RGB 124, 82, 97 · HSL 339°, 20%, 40% · CMYK 0, 34, 22, 51

Classic Berry is #7C5261 in HEX — rgb(124, 82, 97), hsl(339°, 20%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 22%, 51%).

Classic Berry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 20%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7C5261

RGB124, 82, 97

HSL339°, 20%, 40%

HSV339°, 34%, 49%

CMYK0, 34, 22, 51

Decimal8147553

CSS RGBrgb(124, 82, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 20%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Berry PPU1-19

ΔE 0.6 · #7C5262

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 2.9 · #7E4E5E

Dulux

Passive Royal S47D7

ΔE 3.1 · #785365

Valspar

Vintage Grape 1005-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #7F5967

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 4.7 · #7E5A6D

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 5.1 · #705160

PPG

Cabernet 1049-6

ΔE 6.2 · #8E5B68

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 6.5 · #7F5F70

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 7.1 · #69444F

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 7.2 · #754C50

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.3 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.5 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.5 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.9 · #856A73

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.6 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 20.2 · #575757

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#7C5261

#527A6C

Analogous

#7A5274

#7C5261

#7A5852

Triadic

#7C5261

#607A52

#52607A

Split-Complementary

#7C5261

#527A58

#52747A

Tetradic

#7C5261

#747A52

#527A6C

#58527A

Monochromatic

#1F1418

#4D333C

#7C5261

#A37585

#C2A3AE

Rectangle

#7C5261

#7A6C52

#527A6C

#52607A

Compound

#7C5261

#7A5852

#527A6C

#52747A

Variations

Lighter

#9D6C7D

#B3949F

#D1C2C7

Darker

#63404C

#442C34

#28191E

Saturation

#6C6064

#7A5260

#A32954

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7C5261

#656460

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C5261

#5B5B5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C5261

#7A5656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Classic Berry strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9C6A64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C5261

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6F88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#416C5D

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: #7C5261;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C5261;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-berry: #7C5261;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-berry': '#7C5261' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C5261] text-[#7C5261]

SCSS

$classic-berry: #7C5261;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C5261?

#7C5261 is Classic Berry, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7C5261 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Berry?

Classic Berry works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Classic Berry?

Classic Berry pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Classic Berry?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Berry?

The hex code is #7C5261. In RGB it's 124, 82, 97, and in HSL it's 339°, 20%, 40%.

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