Ripe Berry 9689 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5C5666, LRV 10 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dignified Purple from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5666 · 9689
Ripe Berry
10%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Ripe Berry Technical Profile
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Ripe Berry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Berry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRipe Berry
Nearly identical
BehrDignified Purple
Dignified Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Night Vineyard
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Fury
Valspar
Very similar
Pleasing Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Super Nova
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Night Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blackwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Muted Mulberry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Berry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Berry
#5C5666
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89608F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Berry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Berry Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ripe Berry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Berry have?
Ripe Berry by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ripe Berry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Berry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Berry are Dignified Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Plush Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Night Vineyard by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripe Berry's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ripe Berry?
Ripe Berry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripe Berry's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.