Berry
Berry Parameter Conversion Table
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Berry WCAG Accessibility Contrast
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Berry Shade Variants
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Definition
Berry (HEX #990F4B) has the RGB value rgb(153, 15, 75), the HSL value hsl(334°, 82%, 33%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 90%, 51%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Berry is #0F995D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #990F90 and #99180F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#0F9918, #0F9099) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Berry uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Berry has a contrast ratio of 8.32:1 against white and 2.52:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Berry has a lightness of 33% and a saturation of 82%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The freshness of nature.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Berry tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Berry is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Berry Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.