REDS

Raspberry

#AD3E59

RGB 173, 62, 89 · HSL 345°, 47%, 46% · CMYK 0, 64, 49, 32

Raspberry is #AD3E59 in HEX — rgb(173, 62, 89), hsl(345°, 47%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 49%, 32%).

Raspberry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 47%, 46%. 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#AD3E59

RGB173, 62, 89

HSL345°, 47%, 46%

HSV345°, 64%, 68%

CMYK0, 64, 49, 32

Decimal11353689

CSS RGBrgb(173, 62, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 47%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2078-20

Exact match

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 2 · #AB3D5B

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 2.4 · #AE3D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 2.6 · #AB3756

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 3.8 · #AC3E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 3.8 · #AB3C51

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 4 · #A4334E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 5.2 · #9F3A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 5.3 · #B14566

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 6.7 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 7.3 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 7.9 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.1 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.8 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.1 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 25.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 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

#AD3E59

#3EAC91

Analogous

#AC3E91

#AD3E59

#AC5A3E

Triadic

#AD3E59

#5AAC3E

#3E5AAC

Split-Complementary

#AD3E59

#3EAC5A

#3E91AC

Tetradic

#AD3E59

#91AC3E

#3EAC91

#5A3EAC

Monochromatic

#3C161F

#742A3C

#AD3E59

#CA6D84

#DFA5B3

Rectangle

#AD3E59

#AC913E

#3EAC91

#3E5AAC

Compound

#AD3E59

#AC5A3E

#3EAC91

#3E91AC

Variations

Lighter

#C55D77

#CD8B9C

#DFBFC7

Darker

#8C3047

#621F30

#3A111B

Saturation

#86656D

#AC3E5A

#CC1F4A

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD3E59

#7B7556

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD3E59

#5E5E56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD3E59

#AA474D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raspberry 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

#C15B5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD3E59

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE6082

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.

#3C8C78

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: #AD3E59;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD3E59;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry: #AD3E59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry': '#AD3E59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD3E59] text-[#AD3E59]

SCSS

$raspberry: #AD3E59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD3E59?

#AD3E59 is Raspberry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD3E59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry?

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

What colors pair well with Raspberry?

Raspberry 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?

You can download 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 Raspberry?

The hex code is #AD3E59. In RGB it's 173, 62, 89, and in HSL it's 345°, 47%, 46%.

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