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Wild Mulberry

#A96388

RGB 169, 99, 136 · HSL 328°, 29%, 53% · CMYK 0, 41, 20, 34

Wild Mulberry is #A96388 in HEX — rgb(169, 99, 136), hsl(328°, 29%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 20%, 34%).

Wild Mulberry pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 29%, 53%. 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#A96388

RGB169, 99, 136

HSL328°, 29%, 53%

HSV328°, 41%, 66%

CMYK0, 41, 20, 34

Decimal11101064

CSS RGBrgb(169, 99, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 29%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cure All S47G6

ΔE 3.3 · #AA698A

Behr

Red Gerbera S140-5

ΔE 3.9 · #AD6282

Vista Paint

Fuscia Fizz C-1150

ΔE 4.2 · #B56D90

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 4.4 · #B56E91

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 5.9 · #A25877

PPG

Wild Strawberry 1044-6

ΔE 6.2 · #A5647E

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 1356

ΔE 6.5 · #9F5875

Dunn-Edwards

Vivid Violet DE5012

ΔE 7.1 · #AE5883

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 7.9 · #B16D85

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 8.2 · #A65D75

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.3 · #935E7C

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 9.4 · #A2566F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 10 · #924E7D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.1 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 34.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

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

#A96388

#64AA85

Analogous

#A864AA

#A96388

#AA6467

Triadic

#A96388

#89AA64

#6489AA

Split-Complementary

#A96388

#67AA64

#64AAA8

Tetradic

#A96388

#AAA864

#64AA85

#6467AA

Monochromatic

#4C2A3C

#7D4563

#A96388

#C596AF

#E0C7D4

Rectangle

#A96388

#AA8564

#64AA85

#6489AA

Compound

#A96388

#AA6467

#64AA85

#64AAA8

Variations

Lighter

#BB83A1

#C9A5B8

#DECDD6

Darker

#8D4B6E

#62334C

#3A1D2C

Saturation

#927D88

#AA6489

#D43A8C

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#A96388

#828387

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A96388

#737384

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A96388

#A66C6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wild Mulberry 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

#BE7781

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A96388

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB7CA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#569071

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: #A96388;

CSS — background

background-color: #A96388;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-mulberry: #A96388;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-mulberry': '#A96388' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A96388] text-[#A96388]

SCSS

$wild-mulberry: #A96388;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A96388?

#A96388 is Wild Mulberry, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A96388 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Mulberry?

Wild Mulberry 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 Wild Mulberry?

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

Where can I download Wild Mulberry?

You can download Wild Mulberry 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 Wild Mulberry?

The hex code is #A96388. In RGB it's 169, 99, 136, and in HSL it's 328°, 29%, 53%.

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