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Grape Shake

#886971

RGB 136, 105, 113 · HSL 345°, 13%, 47% · CMYK 0, 23, 17, 47

Grape Shake is #886971 in HEX — rgb(136, 105, 113), hsl(345°, 13%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 17%, 47%).

Grape Shake pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 13%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#886971

RGB136, 105, 113

HSL345°, 13%, 47%

HSV345°, 23%, 53%

CMYK0, 23, 17, 47

Decimal8939889

CSS RGBrgb(136, 105, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 13%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Poppy S01D5

ΔE 1.7 · #8D6D75

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 1.9 · #856A73

Behr

Milk Chocolate 710B-5

ΔE 3 · #896F75

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 3.2 · #8C6C6F

Dunn-Edwards

Amazing Amethyst DE6013

ΔE 3.9 · #806568

Valspar

Smoked Mulberry 1004-7B

ΔE 4 · #876E71

Vista Paint

Whimsy C-99

ΔE 4.5 · #896367

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4.8 · #95727E

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 4.8 · #8B6878

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 5.8 · #8C7281

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.8 · #835C5F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.6 · #6F595D

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 10.1 · #7F7679

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 10.5 · #786963

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.2 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 16.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#886971

#688780

Analogous

#876880

#886971

#877068

Triadic

#886971

#708768

#687087

Split-Complementary

#886971

#688770

#688087

Tetradic

#886971

#808768

#688780

#706887

Monochromatic

#312629

#5C474C

#886971

#AB9298

#CCBDC1

Rectangle

#886971

#878068

#688780

#687087

Compound

#886971

#877068

#688780

#688087

Variations

Lighter

#A1858C

#B7A5A9

#D4CBCE

Darker

#6D5359

#4B383D

#2C2123

Saturation

#7D7376

#876870

#BC3456

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

4.88:1

vs Black

4.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#886971

#767571

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#886971

#6F6F70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#886971

#876B6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grape Shake 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

#A57B70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#886971

Daylight 5500K

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

#938094

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4C7F73

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: #886971;

CSS — background

background-color: #886971;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-shake: #886971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-shake': '#886971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#886971] text-[#886971]

SCSS

$grape-shake: #886971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #886971?

#886971 is Grape Shake, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #886971 warm or cool?

Grape Shake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grape Shake?

Grape Shake 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 Grape Shake?

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

Where can I download Grape Shake?

You can download Grape Shake 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 Grape Shake?

The hex code is #886971. In RGB it's 136, 105, 113, and in HSL it's 345°, 13%, 47%.

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