PINKS

Forest Berry

#956378

RGB 149, 99, 120 · HSL 335°, 20%, 49% · CMYK 0, 34, 19, 42

Forest Berry is #956378 in HEX — rgb(149, 99, 120), hsl(335°, 20%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 19%, 42%).

Forest Berry pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 20%, 49%. 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#956378

RGB149, 99, 120

HSL335°, 20%, 49%

HSV335°, 34%, 58%

CMYK0, 34, 19, 42

Decimal9790328

CSS RGBrgb(149, 99, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 20%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Forest Berry UL100-17

ΔE 1.2 · #956279

Dulux

Arcane S47E6

ΔE 2.8 · #986880

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8E6278

Valspar

Valley Bloom 1006-5A

ΔE 4.1 · #916270

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Bush SW6292

ΔE 5.1 · #8D5869

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 5.4 · #935E7C

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 6.6 · #9D5C75

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 6.6 · #8E6883

Vista Paint

Montrose Rose C-113

ΔE 6.8 · #9C6872

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 7.4 · #9D6A73

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 9.2 · #7E4E5E

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.3 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.9 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 25.2 · #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 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

#956378

#649681

Analogous

#966492

#956378

#966864

Triadic

#956378

#799664

#647996

Split-Complementary

#956378

#649668

#649296

Tetradic

#956378

#929664

#649681

#686496

Monochromatic

#3A272F

#684554

#956378

#B691A0

#D4BFC8

Rectangle

#956378

#968164

#649681

#647996

Compound

#956378

#966864

#649681

#649296

Variations

Lighter

#AC8293

#BEA4AF

#D8CBD0

Darker

#794F60

#543642

#311F26

Saturation

#84757C

#966479

#C83270

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

4.85:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#956378

#797977

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#956378

#6E6E76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#956378

#936868

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Forest 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

#AF7775

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#956378

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C7C99

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.

#50856F

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: #956378;

CSS — background

background-color: #956378;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-berry: #956378;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-berry': '#956378' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#956378] text-[#956378]

SCSS

$forest-berry: #956378;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #956378?

#956378 is Forest Berry, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #956378 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forest Berry?

Forest 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 Forest Berry?

Forest 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 Forest Berry?

You can download Forest 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 Forest Berry?

The hex code is #956378. In RGB it's 149, 99, 120, and in HSL it's 335°, 20%, 49%.

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