PURPLES

Berries Galore

#AB7CB4

RGB 171, 124, 180 · HSL 290°, 27%, 60% · CMYK 5, 31, 0, 29

Berries Galore is #AB7CB4 in HEX — rgb(171, 124, 180), hsl(290°, 27%, 60%), cmyk(5%, 31%, 0%, 29%).

Berries Galore pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 27%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#AB7CB4

RGB171, 124, 180

HSL290°, 27%, 60%

HSV290°, 31%, 71%

CMYK5, 31, 0, 29

Decimal11238580

CSS RGBrgb(171, 124, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 27%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #B283B8

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 3.5 · #A475B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 4.5 · #A379AA

Dulux

Purple Joy SB8H3

ΔE 4.6 · #9D74AF

Vista Paint

Pleasant Dream C-1185

ΔE 4.8 · #A177A8

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 5 · #A884B8

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 5.6 · #BD83BE

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 7.2 · #AF78A5

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 7.8 · #9B81BA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 11.2 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 13 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 14.7 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 18.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 31.1 · #8FA4BF

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

#AB7CB4

#87B57D

Analogous

#907DB5

#AB7CB4

#B57DA2

Triadic

#AB7CB4

#B5AB7D

#7DB5AB

Split-Complementary

#AB7CB4

#A2B57D

#7DB590

Tetradic

#AB7CB4

#B5907D

#87B57D

#7DA2B5

Monochromatic

#5A3861

#875492

#AB7CB4

#CBAED0

#EADFEC

Rectangle

#AB7CB4

#B57D87

#87B57D

#7DB5AB

Compound

#AB7CB4

#B57DA2

#87B57D

#7DB590

Variations

Lighter

#BC97C3

#CBB4D0

#E0D5E2

Darker

#92589D

#653B6D

#3B2240

Saturation

#9F91A1

#AB7DB5

#C458DA

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.27:1

Deuteranopia

#AB7CB4

#8994B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB7CB4

#8686AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB7CB4

#A68884

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Berries Galore 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

#C08AA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB7CB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD8FC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6DA163

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: #AB7CB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB7CB4;

CSS Variable

--color-berries-galore: #AB7CB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berries-galore': '#AB7CB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB7CB4] text-[#AB7CB4]

SCSS

$berries-galore: #AB7CB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB7CB4?

#AB7CB4 is Berries Galore, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB7CB4 warm or cool?

Berries Galore reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Berries Galore?

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

What colors pair well with Berries Galore?

Berries Galore 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 Berries Galore?

You can download Berries Galore 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 Berries Galore?

The hex code is #AB7CB4. In RGB it's 171, 124, 180, and in HSL it's 290°, 27%, 60%.

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