What color is Mulberry?
Mulberry is a deep pinkish-purple with a warm, berry-toned richness, hex #C54B8C, sitting between true purple and hot pink in a way that leans toward rose. The tone is saturated but not harsh, with enough red in it to feel warm rather than cool. It shares a close visual relationship with ripe blackberries.
What is the meaning of the color Mulberry?
Named for the dark fruit of the mulberry tree, the color was first recorded in English as a dye reference in the late 16th century, when mulberry cultivation was actively promoted across Europe for silkworm farming. England’s King James I established mulberry gardens in the early 1600s to support a domestic silk industry, making the berry and its deep stain a familiar cultural reference. The color was later standardized in commercial use when Crayola introduced Mulberry as a crayon color in 1958, giving it a lasting presence in American design vocabulary. It has since been used in fashion and textiles as a warmer alternative to plum or violet.
What colors go with Mulberry?
Colors that pair well with Mulberry include:
Ivory: soft, warm contrast
Forest Green: rich, earthy balance
Charcoal: deep, grounding anchor
Dusty Rose: close-toned softness
Gold: warm, vibrant lift
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C54B8C |
color: #C54B8C;
|
| RGB | 197, 75, 140 |
color: rgb(197, 75, 140);
|
| RGB Percentage | 77%, 29%, 55% |
color: rgb(77%, 29%, 55%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 62%, 29%, 23% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 328°, 51%, 53% |
color: hsl(328, 51%, 53%);
|
| HSV | 328°, 62%, 77% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 42, 24, -22 |
color: lab(42% 24 -22);
|
| Decimal | 12929932 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.mulberry {
color: #C54B8C;
}
$mulberry: #C54B8C;
rgb(197, 75, 140)