Very Berry

Also known as: Medium Red Violet, Lust Priestess, Fuchsia Red, Pink Shadow

Quietly playful and warm, Very Berry is a warm-toned pink that earns its keep in romantic branding and children's products. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.38:1, passes WCAG AA).

Very Berry color codes

HEX
#BB3381
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 129)
RGBA
rgba(187, 51, 129, 1)
HSL
hsl(326, 57%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(326, 73%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 31%, 27%)
LAB
lab(45.3 59.1 -11.7)
OKLCH
oklch(55.0% 0.187 349.8)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: mediumvioletred#C71585 · ΔE 2.7
  • RAL 4010 — Telemagenta#C63678 · ΔE 4.3 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Very Berry works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Very Berry

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Very Berry by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 5.38:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 3.90:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Very Berry background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Very Berry

Very Berry with its complement

Soft neighbors of Very Berry

Very Berry triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Very Berry is closest to Elf.

Very Berry FAQs

What color is Very Berry?

Very Berry is a medium pink with the hex code #BB3381. In HSL terms it has a hue of 326°, 57% saturation, and 47% lightness.

What is the hex code for Very Berry?

The hex code for Very Berry is #BB3381. In RGB it's rgb(187, 51, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 31%, 27%).

What colors go well with Very Berry?

Very Berry pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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