PURPLES

Blackberry Sorbet

#C1A2BA

RGB 193, 162, 186 · HSL 314°, 20%, 70% · CMYK 0, 16, 4, 24

Blackberry Sorbet is #C1A2BA in HEX — rgb(193, 162, 186), hsl(314°, 20%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 4%, 24%).

Blackberry Sorbet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 20%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C1A2BA

RGB193, 162, 186

HSL314°, 20%, 70%

HSV314°, 16%, 76%

CMYK0, 16, 4, 24

Decimal12690106

CSS RGBrgb(193, 162, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 20%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blackberry Sorbet S46F3

Exact match

Behr

Desert Lights BIC-06

ΔE 2.7 · #BA9BB2

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 3.4 · #C2A4C2

Valspar

Floral Vista 1002-3C

ΔE 4 · #C7AAC7

Vista Paint

Velour C-1224

ΔE 4.2 · #B9A5BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

ΔE 4.4 · #BCA3B4

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 4.7 · #CDAFC6

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 5.1 · #B19BB0

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 5.7 · #C2AEC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.1 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.1 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.1 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.2 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 15.3 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 17.8 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C1A2BA

#A3C2AA

Analogous

#BAA3C2

#C1A2BA

#C2A3AB

Triadic

#C1A2BA

#BBC2A3

#A3BBC2

Split-Complementary

#C1A2BA

#ABC2A3

#A3C2BA

Tetradic

#C1A2BA

#C2BAA3

#A3C2AA

#A3ABC2

Monochromatic

#7A5271

#A37598

#C1A2BA

#E0D1DD

#F5F0F4

Rectangle

#C1A2BA

#C2AAA3

#A3C2AA

#A3BBC2

Compound

#C1A2BA

#C2A3AB

#A3C2AA

#A3C2BA

Variations

Lighter

#CEB6C8

#D9C9D5

#E8E0E6

Darker

#A6779B

#784D6E

#462C40

Saturation

#B7AEB5

#C2A3BB

#E085CB

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1A2BA

#ADB0BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1A2BA

#A8A8B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1A2BA

#BEA7A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blackberry Sorbet 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

#D0A6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1A2BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDABCB

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7EB28A

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: #C1A2BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1A2BA;

CSS Variable

--color-blackberry-sorbet: #C1A2BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackberry-sorbet': '#C1A2BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1A2BA] text-[#C1A2BA]

SCSS

$blackberry-sorbet: #C1A2BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1A2BA?

#C1A2BA is Blackberry Sorbet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C1A2BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blackberry Sorbet?

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

What colors pair well with Blackberry Sorbet?

Blackberry Sorbet 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 Blackberry Sorbet?

You can download Blackberry Sorbet 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 Blackberry Sorbet?

The hex code is #C1A2BA. In RGB it's 193, 162, 186, and in HSL it's 314°, 20%, 70%.

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