PURPLES

Berry Frappé

#B3A1C6

RGB 179, 161, 198 · HSL 269°, 25%, 70% · CMYK 10, 19, 0, 22

Berry Frappé is #B3A1C6 in HEX — rgb(179, 161, 198), hsl(269°, 25%, 70%), cmyk(10%, 19%, 0%, 22%).

Berry Frappé pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 25%, 70%. 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#B3A1C6

RGB179, 161, 198

HSL269°, 25%, 70%

HSV269°, 19%, 78%

CMYK10, 19, 0, 22

Decimal11772358

CSS RGBrgb(179, 161, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 25%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

Exact match

Dulux

People's Choice S44H3

ΔE 3.3 · #B5A8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 3.3 · #AB9BBC

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 3.5 · #B29AC2

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 4.1 · #B8A3CF

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 4.3 · #B599BE

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 4.5 · #ADA2CE

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

ΔE 4.5 · #A796B8

Vista Paint

Grape's Treasure C-1233

ΔE 4.6 · #BDACCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 5.2 · #BEAECF

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.3 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 15 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 17.7 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 18.9 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.8 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B3A1C6

#B3C69F

Analogous

#9FA0C6

#B3A1C6

#C59FC6

Triadic

#B3A1C6

#C6B29F

#9FC6B2

Split-Complementary

#B3A1C6

#C6C59F

#A0C69F

Tetradic

#B3A1C6

#C69FA0

#B3C69F

#9FC6C5

Monochromatic

#654D80

#8B70A9

#B3A1C6

#D8CFE2

#F2EFF5

Rectangle

#B3A1C6

#C69FB3

#B3C69F

#9FC6B2

Compound

#B3A1C6

#C59FC6

#B3C69F

#A0C69F

Variations

Lighter

#C1B3D1

#D1C7DB

#E4E0E9

Darker

#8E71AC

#61477D

#39294A

Saturation

#B2ADB8

#B29FC6

#B183E2

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3A1C6

#A3ABC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3A1C6

#A4A4C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3A1C6

#AFA8A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Berry Frappé 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

#C6A5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3A1C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3AAD4

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.

#99B27E

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: #B3A1C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3A1C6;

CSS Variable

--color-berry-frappé: #B3A1C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berry-frappé': '#B3A1C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3A1C6] text-[#B3A1C6]

SCSS

$berry-frappé: #B3A1C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3A1C6?

#B3A1C6 is Berry Frappé, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B3A1C6 warm or cool?

Berry Frappé reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Berry Frappé?

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

What colors pair well with Berry Frappé?

Berry Frappé 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 Frappé?

You can download Berry Frappé 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 Frappé?

The hex code is #B3A1C6. In RGB it's 179, 161, 198, and in HSL it's 269°, 25%, 70%.

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