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Ashberry

#B495A4

RGB 180, 149, 164 · HSL 331°, 17%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 9, 29

Ashberry is #B495A4 in HEX — rgb(180, 149, 164), hsl(331°, 17%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 9%, 29%).

Ashberry pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 17%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B495A4

RGB180, 149, 164

HSL331°, 17%, 65%

HSV331°, 17%, 71%

CMYK0, 17, 9, 29

Decimal11834788

CSS RGBrgb(180, 149, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 17%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

Exact match

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 1.8 · #B0909F

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #B298A6

Dulux

Pale Petticoat S48E3

ΔE 2.5 · #B99AA6

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 2.7 · #B995A1

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 3.1 · #B49BA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 3.3 · #B39BA9

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 3.8 · #BA99A2

Valspar

Dusty Lavender 1002-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #B19BAA

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 6.1 · #BC96AF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.2 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.3 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.4 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#B495A4

#97B5A6

Analogous

#B597B4

#B495A4

#B59797

Triadic

#B495A4

#A5B597

#97A5B5

Split-Complementary

#B495A4

#97B597

#97B4B5

Tetradic

#B495A4

#B4B597

#97B5A6

#9797B5

Monochromatic

#684A59

#956A7F

#B495A4

#D5C3CC

#F4F0F2

Rectangle

#B495A4

#B5A697

#97B5A6

#97A5B5

Compound

#B495A4

#B59797

#97B5A6

#97B4B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4ABB7

#D1C2C9

#E3DCE0

Darker

#9A6F84

#6C4A5B

#3F2B35

Saturation

#AAA1A6

#B597A5

#DA72A4

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B495A4

#A1A2A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B495A4

#9B9BA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B495A4

#B29898

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ashberry 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

#C69C96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B495A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A1BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#70A98E

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: #B495A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B495A4;

CSS Variable

--color-ashberry: #B495A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashberry': '#B495A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B495A4] text-[#B495A4]

SCSS

$ashberry: #B495A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B495A4?

#B495A4 is Ashberry, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B495A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashberry?

Ashberry 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 Ashberry?

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

Where can I download Ashberry?

You can download Ashberry 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 Ashberry?

The hex code is #B495A4. In RGB it's 180, 149, 164, and in HSL it's 331°, 17%, 65%.

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