Boysenberry

HEX: #873260 | Modern Palette

On White
7.91:1
PASS
On Black
2.66:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#873260
RGB
135, 50, 96
HSL
327°, 62% ,52%
CMYK
0, 62.96, 28.89, 47.06

About Boysenberry

Boysenberry (#873260) is a color with RGB(135, 50, 96) and HSL(327.53°, 62.96%, 52.94%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #328759, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #608732 and #326087. The name comes from Boysenberry (English).

  • HEX: #873260
  • RGB: 135, 50, 96
  • HSL: 327.53°, 62.96%, 52.94%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #328759
  • Triadic colors: #608732, #326087
  • The name comes from Boysenberry (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Boysenberry #873260 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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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

Boysenberry #873260 pairs with #328759 as its complementary color, and #608732 and #326087 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

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

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Analogous

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

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Triadic

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

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Split-Complementary

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

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Tetradic (Square)

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

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Monochromatic

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

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Boysenberry #873260 moves from dark #13070D tones through the base color to lighter #F8ECF3 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #56565E
Protanopia #424260
Tritanopia #843A3A
Achromatopsia #515151

Frequently Asked Questions

Boysenberry (#873260) is a color with RGB(135, 50, 96) and HSL(327.53°, 62.96%, 52.94%).

#873260 pairs strongly with #328759 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#873260 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

#873260 is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Boysenberry is linked to Boysenberry from English, meaning A hybrid berry, a cross between a raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry (and possibly a dewberry). Named after its originator, Rudolph Boysen..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Boysenberry
Meaning A hybrid berry, a cross between a raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry (and possibly a dewberry). Named after its originator, Rudolph Boysen.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The boysenberry was developed by Rudolph Boysen, a Swedish immigrant and horticulturist, in the early 20th century in California. He cross-bred various berries, including the European raspberry, common blackberry, and loganberry. The exact parentage is debated, with some sources suggesting a dewberry might also be involved. Boysen abandoned his farm and the berry, but it was later rediscovered and cultivated by agriculturalist Walter Knott (of Knott's Berry Farm fame) in the 1930s. Knott commercialized the berry, and it quickly gained popularity.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1920s-1930s

Cultural Associations

The boysenberry is particularly famous in California, largely due to its association with Knott's Berry Farm, where it was a central ingredient in pies, jams, and other treats. It's known for its large size, deep maroon color, sweet-tart flavor, and juicy texture. While not as widely cultivated as blackberries or raspberries, it remains a beloved specialty berry, often used in preserves, desserts, and syrups.

Similar Named Colors
Dark Raspberry #872657 ΔE 2.69
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Quinacridone Magenta #8E3A59 ΔE 4.78
French Plum #811453 ΔE 5.19

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #873260;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #873260;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #873260;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #873260,
        #3BD381
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #873260,
        #3BD381
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$boysenberry: #873260;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$boysenberry-r: 135;
$boysenberry-g: 50;
$boysenberry-b: 96;

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