PURPLES

Blissful Berry

#AA1188

RGB 170, 17, 136 · HSL 313°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 0, 90, 20, 33

Blissful Berry is #AA1188 in HEX — rgb(170, 17, 136), hsl(313°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 90%, 20%, 33%).

Blissful Berry pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 82%, 37%. 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#AA1188

RGB170, 17, 136

HSL313°, 82%, 37%

HSV313°, 90%, 67%

CMYK0, 90, 20, 33

Decimal11145608

CSS RGBrgb(170, 17, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cran Brook 110B-6

ΔE 10.4 · #A13295

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 21.1 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 22.8 · #BD4380

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 23.2 · #AE417B

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 24 · #BA417B

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 26.3 · #94437C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 26.5 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 27.8 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 28.5 · #D96CAD

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 30.1 · #A54976

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 32.2 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 34.1 · #C6628C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 34.4 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 39.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 47 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 51.8 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#AA1188

#11AC33

Analogous

#8011AC

#AA1188

#AC113D

Triadic

#AA1188

#8AAC11

#118AAC

Split-Complementary

#AA1188

#3DAC11

#11AC80

Tetradic

#AA1188

#AC8011

#11AC33

#113DAC

Monochromatic

#20031A

#660A52

#AA1188

#E920BD

#F066D2

Rectangle

#AA1188

#AC3311

#11AC33

#118AAC

Compound

#AA1188

#AC113D

#11AC33

#11AC80

Variations

Lighter

#E617B9

#E25BC5

#E7A6D9

Darker

#8C0A70

#63054E

#3B022E

Saturation

#76476C

#AC118A

#B4088F

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA1188

#697086

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA1188

#4C4C80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA1188

#A4403B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blissful 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

#BF3981

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA1188

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC3EA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EC

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.

#188831

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: #AA1188;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA1188;

CSS Variable

--color-blissful-berry: #AA1188;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blissful-berry': '#AA1188' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA1188] text-[#AA1188]

SCSS

$blissful-berry: #AA1188;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA1188?

#AA1188 is Blissful Berry, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AA1188 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blissful Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Blissful Berry?

Blissful 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 Blissful Berry?

You can download Blissful 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 Blissful Berry?

The hex code is #AA1188. In RGB it's 170, 17, 136, and in HSL it's 313°, 82%, 37%.

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