PURPLES

Berry Bright

#A08497

RGB 160, 132, 151 · HSL 319°, 13%, 57% · CMYK 0, 17, 6, 37

Berry Bright is #A08497 in HEX — rgb(160, 132, 151), hsl(319°, 13%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 6%, 37%).

Berry Bright pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 13%, 57%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#A08497

RGB160, 132, 151

HSL319°, 13%, 57%

HSV319°, 17%, 63%

CMYK0, 17, 6, 37

Decimal10519703

CSS RGBrgb(160, 132, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 13%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

Exact match

Vista Paint

Berry Bright C-1212

ΔE 1.5 · #9D8093

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 1.7 · #A2889A

Dulux

Lively Light S46D4

ΔE 1.8 · #A1889A

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 3 · #A489A0

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 4.1 · #A17F8D

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 4.2 · #97829A

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 4.4 · #A489A3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.8 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 5.1 · #91788C

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 5.5 · #967F9A

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.6 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 9.1 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.5 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 15.4 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A08497

#83A08C

Analogous

#9A83A0

#A08497

#A08388

Triadic

#A08497

#97A083

#8397A0

Split-Complementary

#A08497

#88A083

#83A09A

Tetradic

#A08497

#A09A83

#83A08C

#8388A0

Monochromatic

#4E3C48

#795D70

#A08497

#C1AEBB

#E2DADF

Rectangle

#A08497

#A08C83

#83A08C

#8397A0

Compound

#A08497

#A08388

#83A08C

#83A09A

Variations

Lighter

#B39CAB

#C4B6C0

#DCD5DA

Darker

#84647A

#5B4554

#352831

Saturation

#968D93

#A08397

#CF53A8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.24:1

Deuteranopia

#A08497

#8E9097

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08497

#898995

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08497

#9E8887

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Berry Bright carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#B7908C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08497

Daylight 5500K

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

#A595B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5D9A70

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: #A08497;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08497;

CSS Variable

--color-berry-bright: #A08497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berry-bright': '#A08497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08497] text-[#A08497]

SCSS

$berry-bright: #A08497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08497?

#A08497 is Berry Bright, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A08497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Berry Bright?

Berry Bright works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Berry Bright?

Berry Bright pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Berry Bright?

You can download Berry Bright 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 Bright?

The hex code is #A08497. In RGB it's 160, 132, 151, and in HSL it's 319°, 13%, 57%.

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