Berry Frappe
We've categorized Berry Frappe as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B3A1C6
LRV
39.16
Berry Frappe's Color Strip
Berry Frappe is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Magical and Kismet. The strip spans from Elation at the lightest end to Impulsive Purple at the deepest. Browsing strip 182 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Berry Frappe in Real Rooms
Berry Frappe has a medium-high LRV of 39.16 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, dining room, front door, bedroom, bathroom, patio, living room, house, kitchen and mudroom.
1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Berry Frappe strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Berry Frappe in a art deco home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Berry Frappe does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Berry Frappe paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Berry Frappe rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
modern luxury front door featuring Berry Frappe by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Berry Frappe suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Berry Frappe
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Berry Frappe can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Berry Frappe — moody bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
Berry Frappe is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
mediterranean patio featuring Berry Frappe by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Berry Frappe provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A contemporary living room painted in Berry Frappe
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1 House Photo
The way Berry Frappe interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Berry Frappe color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Berry Frappe adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Berry Frappe — organic modern kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Berry Frappe adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Berry Frappe paint in a traditional mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 39), opening up a space where Berry Frappe encloses it.
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 39), opening up a space where Berry Frappe encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 39, Simplify Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 39), opening up a space where Berry Frappe encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Magical the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 10-point LRV gap (49 vs 39) makes Free Spirit the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Wisteria the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Berry Frappe reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Queenly reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Berry Frappe reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Berry Frappe the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Berry Frappe reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 10), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Green encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 39, Opaline is decisively the brighter choice.
Pine Frost reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 39), opening up a space where Berry Frappe encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Berry Frappe is decisively the brighter choice.
Berry Frappe reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Frostwork reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 39), opening up a space where Berry Frappe encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 39, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 60 vs 39, Rhapsody Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Magical the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Berry Frappe reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 16, Berry Frappe is decisively the brighter choice.