NEUTRALS

Black Raspberry

#544247

RGB 84, 66, 71 · HSL 343°, 12%, 29% · CMYK 0, 21, 15, 67

Black Raspberry is #544247 in HEX — rgb(84, 66, 71), hsl(343°, 12%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 15%, 67%).

Black Raspberry pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 343°, 12%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#544247

RGB84, 66, 71

HSL343°, 12%, 29%

HSV343°, 21%, 33%

CMYK0, 21, 15, 67

Decimal5521991

CSS RGBrgb(84, 66, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 12%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Black Raspberry HDC-FL14-9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 1.5 · #523F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.1 · #553F44

Dulux

Requiem S48A8

ΔE 2.2 · #4E3F45

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 2.8 · #4E4247

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 2.8 · #55474A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2.8 · #4D3E45

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 2.8 · #5A484B

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.1 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.2 · #50414C

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #564A52

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.5 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 5.8 · #5F4947

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 7.9 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.9 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#544247

#41534E

Analogous

#53414F

#544247

#534541

Triadic

#544247

#465341

#414653

Split-Complementary

#544247

#415345

#414F53

Tetradic

#544247

#4F5341

#41534E

#454153

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#281F22

#544247

#7E636A

#A38A91

Rectangle

#544247

#534E41

#41534E

#414653

Compound

#544247

#534541

#41534E

#414F53

Variations

Lighter

#7B6168

#9D878E

#C5BABD

Darker

#433438

#2E2326

#1B1416

Saturation

#4D4749

#534146

#732138

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544247

#4A4947

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544247

#454546

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544247

#534344

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Raspberry gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E5E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#544247

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6C6375

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F4F46

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #544247;

CSS — background

background-color: #544247;

CSS Variable

--color-black-raspberry: #544247;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-raspberry': '#544247' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544247] text-[#544247]

SCSS

$black-raspberry: #544247;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544247?

#544247 is Black Raspberry, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #544247 warm or cool?

Black Raspberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Raspberry?

Black Raspberry works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Raspberry?

Black Raspberry pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Raspberry?

You can download Black Raspberry on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Black Raspberry?

The hex code is #544247. In RGB it's 84, 66, 71, and in HSL it's 343°, 12%, 29%.

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