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Mulberry Wine

#997C85

RGB 153, 124, 133 · HSL 341°, 12%, 54% · CMYK 0, 19, 13, 40

Mulberry Wine is #997C85 in HEX — rgb(153, 124, 133), hsl(341°, 12%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 13%, 40%).

Mulberry Wine pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 12%, 54%. 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#997C85

RGB153, 124, 133

HSL341°, 12%, 54%

HSV341°, 19%, 60%

CMYK0, 19, 13, 40

Decimal10058885

CSS RGBrgb(153, 124, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 12%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aster S01C4

ΔE 2.3 · #967E85

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 2.4 · #9B7E8B

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 3.4 · #9E8185

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 3.6 · #A27D85

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 3.8 · #A17F8D

Valspar

Plum Legacy 1002-7B

ΔE 3.9 · #917987

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4.4 · #95727E

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 4.7 · #A47C85

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 5.7 · #A38B93

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6.6 · #8D8089

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 6.7 · #8C7284

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.3 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 12.8 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#997C85

#7C988F

Analogous

#987C93

#997C85

#98817C

Triadic

#997C85

#85987C

#7C8598

Split-Complementary

#997C85

#7C9881

#7C9398

Tetradic

#997C85

#93987C

#7C988F

#817C98

Monochromatic

#45363B

#6F585F

#997C85

#B9A6AC

#DBD1D4

Rectangle

#997C85

#988F7C

#7C988F

#7C8598

Compound

#997C85

#98817C

#7C988F

#7C9398

Variations

Lighter

#AC969D

#C0B1B6

#D9D2D5

Darker

#7C6069

#564248

#32262A

Saturation

#8E8588

#987C85

#CB4872

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.58:1

Deuteranopia

#997C85

#888885

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#997C85

#828284

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#997C85

#987E7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mulberry Wine 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

#B28A7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#997C85

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F8FA3

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.

#589280

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #997C85;

CSS — background

background-color: #997C85;

CSS Variable

--color-mulberry-wine: #997C85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mulberry-wine': '#997C85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#997C85] text-[#997C85]

SCSS

$mulberry-wine: #997C85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #997C85?

#997C85 is Mulberry Wine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #997C85 warm or cool?

Mulberry Wine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mulberry Wine?

Mulberry Wine 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 Mulberry Wine?

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

Where can I download Mulberry Wine?

You can download Mulberry Wine 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 Mulberry Wine?

The hex code is #997C85. In RGB it's 153, 124, 133, and in HSL it's 341°, 12%, 54%.

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