PINKS

Berry Curious

#9B1C5D

RGB 155, 28, 93 · HSL 329°, 69%, 36% · CMYK 0, 82, 40, 39

Berry Curious is #9B1C5D in HEX — rgb(155, 28, 93), hsl(329°, 69%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 40%, 39%).

Berry Curious pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 69%, 36%. 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#9B1C5D

RGB155, 28, 93

HSL329°, 69%, 36%

HSV329°, 82%, 61%

CMYK0, 82, 40, 39

Decimal10165341

CSS RGBrgb(155, 28, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 69%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Daiquiri S-G-120

ΔE 1.8 · #9D175C

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 5.3 · #9D285B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 6.6 · #9F2C5C

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 7.3 · #9F3467

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 8.2 · #AC3263

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 8.9 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 9.7 · #B7386E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 9.8 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 12.1 · #92345B

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 13.4 · #AB446B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 14.4 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 18.7 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 20.1 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 23.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.1 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 37.7 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#9B1C5D

#1C9B5A

Analogous

#991C9B

#9B1C5D

#9B1C1F

Triadic

#9B1C5D

#5E9B1C

#1C5E9B

Split-Complementary

#9B1C5D

#1F9B1C

#1C9B99

Tetradic

#9B1C5D

#9B991C

#1C9B5A

#1C1F9B

Monochromatic

#1A0510

#5A1137

#9B1C5D

#D82C85

#E46CAA

Rectangle

#9B1C5D

#9B5A1C

#1C9B5A

#1C5E9B

Compound

#9B1C5D

#9B1C1F

#1C9B5A

#1C9B99

Variations

Lighter

#D2277F

#D7649F

#E1AAC7

Darker

#7F144B

#590C34

#35061E

Saturation

#6F495C

#9B1C5E

#A90E5E

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

7.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9B1C5D

#66645A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B1C5D

#484858

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B1C5D

#973336

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Berry Curious 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

#B44261

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B1C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A14785

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#207C4D

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: #9B1C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B1C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-berry-curious: #9B1C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berry-curious': '#9B1C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B1C5D] text-[#9B1C5D]

SCSS

$berry-curious: #9B1C5D;

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#BC427F · ΔE 12.3

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#9C284B · ΔE 14.1

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#9E3F62 · ΔE 14.1

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#B24668 · ΔE 15.5

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#C84470 · ΔE 16.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B1C5D?

#9B1C5D is Berry Curious, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9B1C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Berry Curious?

Berry Curious 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 Berry Curious?

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

Where can I download Berry Curious?

You can download Berry Curious 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 Berry Curious?

The hex code is #9B1C5D. In RGB it's 155, 28, 93, and in HSL it's 329°, 69%, 36%.

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