PURPLES

Katy Berry

#AA0077

RGB 170, 0, 119 · HSL 318°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 100, 30, 33

Katy Berry is #AA0077 in HEX — rgb(170, 0, 119), hsl(318°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 30%, 33%).

Katy Berry pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AA0077

RGB170, 0, 119

HSL318°, 100%, 33%

HSV318°, 100%, 67%

CMYK0, 100, 30, 33

Decimal11141239

CSS RGBrgb(170, 0, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orchid Rose S-G-110

ΔE 6 · #BB2484

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 16.7 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 17.8 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 18.6 · #BA417B

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 18.8 · #AE417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 21.2 · #AA3E71

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 21.7 · #9D285B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 22.7 · #9F2C5C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 23.5 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 26.1 · #A54976

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 29.3 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 30.2 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 30.4 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 35.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 39.9 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 51.6 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AA0077

#00A832

Analogous

#8700A8

#AA0077

#A80022

Triadic

#AA0077

#76A800

#0076A8

Split-Complementary

#AA0077

#22A800

#00A887

Tetradic

#AA0077

#A88700

#00A832

#0022A8

Monochromatic

#1A0012

#5C0040

#AA0077

#F500AB

#FF42C6

Rectangle

#AA0077

#A83200

#00A832

#0076A8

Compound

#AA0077

#A80022

#00A832

#00A887

Variations

Lighter

#ED00A6

#F041BB

#ED99D4

Darker

#87005E

#5D0041

#360026

Saturation

#6D3B5E

#A80076

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

7.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA0077

#6A6D75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA0077

#4A4A70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA0077

#A53735

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Katy Berry 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

#BF2D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA0077

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC3299

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0E8131

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: #AA0077;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA0077;

CSS Variable

--color-katy-berry: #AA0077;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'katy-berry': '#AA0077' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA0077] text-[#AA0077]

SCSS

$katy-berry: #AA0077;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA0077?

#AA0077 is Katy Berry, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AA0077 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Katy Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Katy Berry?

Katy Berry 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 Katy Berry?

You can download Katy 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 Katy Berry?

The hex code is #AA0077. In RGB it's 170, 0, 119, and in HSL it's 318°, 100%, 33%.

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