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Boysenberry color

A deep purple-red named after the boysenberry, a cross of raspberry, blackberry and loganberry first grown in California. It is juicy and rich, nice for fall fashion and lip colors.

Also known as: Boysenberry purple.

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The hex code for boysenberry is #873260. In RGB it is rgb(135, 50, 96), in HSL hsl(328, 46%, 36%) and in CMYK 0, 63, 29, 47.

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About boysenberry

Boysenberry (#873260) is a balanced, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the purples family. It mixes 135 red, 50 green and 96 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fall fashion, makeup, home decor.

Swatch of Boysenberry with its shades from light to dark · #873260
Boysenberry · #873260

Boysenberry shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Boysenberry color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Sea green
AnalogousClose to: Plum, Cordovan
TriadicClose to: Olive drab, Peacock blue
Split complementaryClose to: Forest green, Teal
TetradicClose to: Hazel, Sea green, Deep blue

Boysenberry color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Boysenberry
Analogous palette · Boysenberry
Complementary palette · Boysenberry
Triadic palette · Boysenberry
With neutrals palette · Boysenberry
With an accent palette · Boysenberry

Boysenberry contrast with text

White textContrast 7.9:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.7:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --boysenberry: #873260;
  --boysenberry-rgb: 135, 50, 96;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--boysenberry); }
.text { color: var(--boysenberry); }

Colors similar to boysenberry

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Swatch of Boysenberry with its shades from light to dark · #873260
Swatch of Boysenberry with its shades from light to dark · #873260

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for boysenberry?

The hex code for boysenberry is #873260. In RGB it is rgb(135, 50, 96), in HSL hsl(328, 46%, 36%) and in CMYK 0, 63, 29, 47.

What is the complementary color of boysenberry?

Its complement on the color wheel is #328759, close to sea green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on boysenberry?

Yes. The contrast with white is 7.9:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).