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Cranberry Splash

#831E61

RGB 131, 30, 97 · HSL 320°, 63%, 32% · CMYK 0, 77, 26, 49

Cranberry Splash is #831E61 in HEX — rgb(131, 30, 97), hsl(320°, 63%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 26%, 49%).

Cranberry Splash pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 63%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#831E61

RGB131, 30, 97

HSL320°, 63%, 32%

HSV320°, 77%, 51%

CMYK0, 77, 26, 49

Decimal8592993

CSS RGBrgb(131, 30, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 63%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranberry Splash 120D-6

Exact match

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 9.7 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 10.3 · #8E3463

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 11 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 13.5 · #953D68

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 13.6 · #812A51

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 14.4 · #A0497E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15 · #AA3E71

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 15.2 · #9B4B80

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 15.7 · #84395D

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 16.4 · #A54976

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 23.3 · #87558C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 24 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 26.2 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 32.2 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 43.8 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#831E61

#1E8540

Analogous

#741E85

#831E61

#851E2F

Triadic

#831E61

#63851E

#1E6385

Split-Complementary

#831E61

#2F851E

#1E8574

Tetradic

#831E61

#85741E

#1E8540

#1E2F85

Monochromatic

#15050F

#471034

#831E61

#C32C91

#DB61B2

Rectangle

#831E61

#85401E

#1E8540

#1E6385

Compound

#831E61

#851E2F

#1E8540

#1E8574

Variations

Lighter

#BE2B8D

#CF5FAA

#DDA8CB

Darker

#6C1650

#4C0E37

#2D0720

Saturation

#614257

#851E63

#940F68

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

9.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#831E61

#54575F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#831E61

#3F3F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#831E61

#7F3432

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cranberry Splash 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

#A24364

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#831E61

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F4888

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#206B39

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: #831E61;

CSS — background

background-color: #831E61;

CSS Variable

--color-cranberry-splash: #831E61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cranberry-splash': '#831E61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#831E61] text-[#831E61]

SCSS

$cranberry-splash: #831E61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #831E61?

#831E61 is Cranberry Splash, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #831E61 warm or cool?

Cranberry Splash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cranberry Splash?

Cranberry Splash 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 Cranberry Splash?

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

Where can I download Cranberry Splash?

You can download Cranberry Splash 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 Cranberry Splash?

The hex code is #831E61. In RGB it's 131, 30, 97, and in HSL it's 320°, 63%, 32%.

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