REDS

Raspberry Ripple

#B2656C

RGB 178, 101, 108 · HSL 355°, 33%, 55% · CMYK 0, 43, 39, 30

Raspberry Ripple is #B2656C in HEX — rgb(178, 101, 108), hsl(355°, 33%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 39%, 30%).

Raspberry Ripple pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 33%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B2656C

RGB178, 101, 108

HSL355°, 33%, 55%

HSV355°, 43%, 70%

CMYK0, 43, 39, 30

Decimal11691372

CSS RGBrgb(178, 101, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 33%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Raspberry Ripple 18-31

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 2 · #B66972

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 2.7 · #AD5E65

Dulux

Exotic Incense S02G6

ΔE 3.9 · #B86F75

Valspar

Pretty Peony 1006-3B

ΔE 4 · #AE6471

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 4.5 · #BF6E72

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry CSP-430

ΔE 4.9 · #AC6A6F

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 4.9 · #BB6569

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.4 · #A36167

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald Of Spring 93

ΔE 5.6 · #A46366

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 9.5 · #A85953

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.5 · #994A50

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 12.8 · #D36E70

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.7 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.8 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 21 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#B2656C

#66B2AC

Analogous

#B26693

#B2656C

#B28666

Triadic

#B2656C

#6DB266

#666DB2

Split-Complementary

#B2656C

#66B286

#6693B2

Tetradic

#B2656C

#93B266

#66B2AC

#8666B2

Monochromatic

#552B2E

#88444A

#B2656C

#CC999D

#E5CCCE

Rectangle

#B2656C

#B2AC66

#66B2AC

#666DB2

Compound

#B2656C

#B28666

#66B2AC

#6693B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1858A

#CDA7AA

#E0CECF

Darker

#974950

#693136

#3E1C1F

Saturation

#988183

#B2666D

#D9404D

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

4.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.97:1

Deuteranopia

#B2656C

#8C866A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2656C

#77776B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2656C

#B0686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raspberry Ripple 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

#C5786C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2656C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B27D90

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.

#569993

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B2656C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2656C;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry-ripple: #B2656C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry-ripple': '#B2656C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2656C] text-[#B2656C]

SCSS

$raspberry-ripple: #B2656C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2656C?

#B2656C is Raspberry Ripple, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B2656C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry Ripple?

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

What colors pair well with Raspberry Ripple?

Raspberry Ripple 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 Ripple?

You can download Raspberry Ripple 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 Ripple?

The hex code is #B2656C. In RGB it's 178, 101, 108, and in HSL it's 355°, 33%, 55%.

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