REDS

Raspberry Fool

#8E3646

RGB 142, 54, 70 · HSL 349°, 45%, 38% · CMYK 0, 62, 51, 44

Raspberry Fool is #8E3646 in HEX — rgb(142, 54, 70), hsl(349°, 45%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 51%, 44%).

Raspberry Fool pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 45%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8E3646

RGB142, 54, 70

HSL349°, 45%, 38%

HSV349°, 62%, 56%

CMYK0, 62, 51, 44

Decimal9320006

CSS RGBrgb(142, 54, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 45%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raspberry Fool S01F9

Exact match

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 2.9 · #943E4D

Benjamin Moore

Night 1344

ΔE 4 · #974051

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 4 · #8F3841

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 4.4 · #983D48

Vista Paint

Romp C-1135

ΔE 4.8 · #953943

Behr

French Rose HDC-CL-04

ΔE 4.9 · #974253

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 5.1 · #953842

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 5.6 · #863A42

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 6.3 · #922E4A

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 6.7 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 8.2 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.5 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.2 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 19.4 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E3646

#358D7D

Analogous

#8D3571

#8E3646

#8D5135

Triadic

#8E3646

#458D35

#35458D

Split-Complementary

#8E3646

#358D51

#35718D

Tetradic

#8E3646

#718D35

#358D7D

#51358D

Monochromatic

#1E0B0F

#55202A

#8E3646

#BD5165

#D28996

Rectangle

#8E3646

#8D7D35

#358D7D

#35458D

Compound

#8E3646

#8D5135

#358D7D

#35718D

Variations

Lighter

#B9485C

#C47C89

#D9B6BD

Darker

#722936

#501B25

#2F0F15

Saturation

#6E5459

#8D3545

#A71B34

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3646

#666143

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3646

#4E4E44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3646

#8C3C41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raspberry Fool carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#AA5550

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3646

Daylight 5500K

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

#975A74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#337266

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: #8E3646;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3646;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry-fool: #8E3646;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry-fool': '#8E3646' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3646] text-[#8E3646]

SCSS

$raspberry-fool: #8E3646;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3646?

#8E3646 is Raspberry Fool, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3646 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry Fool?

Raspberry Fool works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Raspberry Fool?

Raspberry Fool pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Raspberry Fool?

You can download Raspberry Fool 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 Fool?

The hex code is #8E3646. In RGB it's 142, 54, 70, and in HSL it's 349°, 45%, 38%.

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