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Raspberry Crush

#875169

RGB 135, 81, 105 · HSL 333°, 25%, 42% · CMYK 0, 40, 22, 47

Raspberry Crush is #875169 in HEX — rgb(135, 81, 105), hsl(333°, 25%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 22%, 47%).

Raspberry Crush pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 25%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#875169

RGB135, 81, 105

HSL333°, 25%, 42%

HSV333°, 40%, 53%

CMYK0, 40, 22, 47

Decimal8868201

CSS RGBrgb(135, 81, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 25%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #8C546D

Behr

Majestic Orchid PPU1-17

ΔE 2.4 · #8D576E

Dulux

Merlin's Cloak S47F7

ΔE 2.6 · #895570

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 3.6 · #92576F

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 5 · #7E495B

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 5.4 · #83455D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 5.4 · #7E4E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.7 · #82495A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 6.4 · #935E7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 8.2 · #945B7F

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 8.7 · #91587E

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.3 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 13.9 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.5 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 26.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#875169

#50866E

Analogous

#865083

#875169

#865350

Triadic

#875169

#688650

#506886

Split-Complementary

#875169

#508653

#508386

Tetradic

#875169

#838650

#50866E

#535086

Monochromatic

#26171E

#563443

#875169

#AD768F

#C9A6B6

Rectangle

#875169

#866E50

#50866E

#506886

Compound

#875169

#865350

#50866E

#508386

Variations

Lighter

#A66B86

#B993A4

#D4C2CA

Darker

#6C3F53

#4B2B39

#2C1821

Saturation

#73636A

#865068

#AE2864

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.16:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#875169

#696968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#875169

#5D5D66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#875169

#855757

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Raspberry Crush strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A5696A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#875169

Daylight 5500K

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

#926E8E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#44725D

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: #875169;

CSS — background

background-color: #875169;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry-crush: #875169;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry-crush': '#875169' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#875169] text-[#875169]

SCSS

$raspberry-crush: #875169;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #875169?

#875169 is Raspberry Crush, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #875169 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry Crush?

Raspberry Crush works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Raspberry Crush?

Raspberry Crush pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Raspberry Crush?

You can download Raspberry Crush 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 Raspberry Crush?

The hex code is #875169. In RGB it's 135, 81, 105, and in HSL it's 333°, 25%, 42%.

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