Boysenberry is a deep, rich color blending dark purple with warm reddish tones. Nestled between violet and maroon, it shares traits with plums and berries. Its lush, bold nature makes it perfect for adding depth and sophistication to a color palette. Try it in fashion or as a dramatic design accent.
Boysenberry is defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices.
- Hex Code: #873260
- RGB value: 52.9% red, 19.6% green, 37.6% blue
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For variations within the same spectrum as boysenberry, consider:
- Mulberry (#C54B8C): Mulberry closely resembles Boysenberry with its rich, deep magenta base. Both colors capture a warm purple, evoking berry hues.
- Wine (#722F37): Wine mirrors Boysenberry's dark maroon intensity. Its bold purple essence and plum-like hue align with the richness found in Boysenberry.
- Burgundy (#660033): Burgundy shares Boysenberry's dark, bold character. Its deep purple tones and warm purple undertones convey a similar lush and sophisticated feel.
- Claret (#7F1734): Claret offers a deep berry shade akin to Boysenberry, with a warm purple undertone and rich violet depth, mirroring Boysenberry’s luxurious and inviting qualities.
To complement Boysenberry, consider pairing it with:
- Emerald Green (#50C878): This vibrant green creates a striking contrast with Boysenberry, offering a refreshing balance between the cool purple tones and the lively green hue—perfect for a rich, sophisticated look.
- Goldenrod (#DAA520): The warm golden-yellow of Goldenrod complements the deep magenta of Boysenberry beautifully, adding warmth and bringing out the richness of the berry shade.
- Pastel Pink (#FFC5D3): Soft and subtle, Pastel Pink enhances Boysenberry’s boldness while lending a gentle touch—ideal for creating a delicate yet striking color palette.
- Cream (#FDFBD4): This off-white shade provides a neutral backdrop that allows Boysenberry's plum-like hue to stand out, resulting in a clean and elegant look.
While Boysenberry is a rich, captivating hue, it may clash with:
- Neon Green (#2CFF05): Neon green's intense brightness overwhelms Boysenberry's deep and sophisticated magenta tones, creating a discordant and jarring visual effect.
- Bright Orange (#FF991C): The vibrant and sunny nature of bright orange competes with Boysenberry's depth, resulting in a lack of harmony within the color palette.
- Red (#FF2C2C): The strong intensity of red fights with Boysenberry's berry hue, leading to a visually cluttered appearance as both colors vie for attention.
- Cyan (#00FFFF): Cyan's cool, vivid blue-green tones starkly contrast with Boysenberry's warm undertones, creating a harsh and unsettling visual disparity.
- Pastel Yellow (#FFEE8C): The pale, soft quality of pastel yellow fades against Boysenberry's bold purple tones, making it appear weak and out of place.
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The hexadecimal color #873260, known as Boysenberry, has RGB values of R:135, G:50, B:96 and CMYK values of C:0, M:63, Y:29, K:47.
| VALUE | CSS | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #873260 | #873260 |
| RGB DECIMAL | 135, 50, 96 | RGB(135,50,96) |
| RGB PERCENTAGE | 52.9, 19.6, 37.6 | RGB(52.9%,19.6%,37.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 63, 29, 47 | |
| HSL | HSL(327.5, 45.9%, 36.3%) | HSL(327.5, 45.9%, 36.3%) |
| HSV (OR HSB) | 327.5°, 63.0, 52.9 | |
| WEB SAFE | #15351102 | #15351102 |
| BINARY | 10000111, 00110010, 01100000 | |
| iOS - SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.529, green: 0.196, blue: 0.376) | |
| iOS - UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.529, green: 0.196, blue: 0.376, alpha: 1) | |
| Android - Compose | Color(0xFF873260) |
