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Ripe Berry

10%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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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.

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Ripe Berry Technical Profile

HEX Code#5C5666
RGB92, 86, 102
LRV9.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Forge

Complement

Italian Basil

Ripe Berry Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baguette

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Outrageous Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ripe Berry.

Midnight

Sherwin-Williams · 6264

#5D5962

Cloak Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6278

#605E63

Outerspace

Sherwin-Williams · 6251

#586168

Grays Harbor

Sherwin-Williams · 6236

#596368

Forged Steel

Sherwin-Williams · 9565

#5B5B59

Expressive Plum

Sherwin-Williams · 6271

#695C62

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Seven Sisters

Valspar · 8004-33A

#DCE2DF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

#CAD8CD

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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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.

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