Mulberry

HEX: #C54B8C | Modern Palette

On White
4.41:1
FAIL
On Black
4.76:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#C54B8C
RGB
197, 75, 140
HSL
328°, 51% ,53%
CMYK
0, 62, 29, 23

About Mulberry

Mulberry (#C54B8C) is a color with RGB(197, 75, 140) and HSL(328°, 51.3%, 53.3%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #4BC584, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #8CC54B and #4B8CC5. The name comes from morus (Latin).

  • HEX: #C54B8C
  • RGB: 197, 75, 140
  • HSL: 328°, 51.3%, 53.3%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #4BC584
  • Triadic colors: #8CC54B, #4B8CC5
  • The name comes from morus (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #C54B8C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #7F7F89
Protanopia #63638D
Tritanopia #C15757
Achromatopsia #787878

Frequently Asked Questions

Mulberry (#C54B8C) is a color with RGB(197, 75, 140) and HSL(328°, 51.3%, 53.3%).

#C54B8C pairs strongly with #4BC584 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#C54B8C is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

#C54B8C is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Mulberry is linked to morus from Latin, meaning mulberry tree.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word morus
Meaning mulberry tree
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Middle English

History

The word 'mulberry' entered English from Old French 'mure' (modern French 'mûre'), which itself derived from Latin 'morus'. The 'berry' suffix was added in English, likely by analogy with other fruit names like 'strawberry' or 'raspberry'. The Latin 'morus' is thought to have come from Ancient Greek 'moron' (μῶρον), also meaning mulberry. The tree and its fruit have been known and cultivated for millennia, particularly in Asia, for its fruit and leaves (essential for silkworms).

First Recorded Use

Late 14th Century

Cultural Associations

Mulberry trees hold significant cultural importance, especially in China, where their leaves are the sole food source for silkworms, making them integral to the silk industry for thousands of years. In some cultures, mulberries symbolize wisdom or patience due to their slow growth. The fruit itself is enjoyed fresh, dried, or in jams and wines across many regions. There are various species, including white, red, and black mulberries, each with slightly different characteristics and uses.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #C54B8C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #C54B8C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #C54B8C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #C54B8C,
        #4BC584
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #C54B8C,
        #4BC584
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$mulberry: #C54B8C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$mulberry-r: 197;
$mulberry-g: 75;
$mulberry-b: 140;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $mulberry;
    color: rgba($mulberry-r, $mulberry-g, $mulberry-b, 0.8);
}