RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, raspberry signifies passion and vitality, often linked to love and romance. Contrastingly, in some Asian cultures, it can symbolize good fortune and prosperity, showcasing the diverse meanings attached to this lively hue.
The term 'raspberry' dates back to the 15th century, derived from the Middle English 'raspise', which itself may stem from the Old French 'raspe', referring to the fruit. The use of raspberry dyes in textiles became popular in the 19th century, particularly with the advent of synthetic dyes that mimicked the natural hue.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Raspberry. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 33 Reds →Nine steps of Raspberry by lightness — from #760630 (darkest) to #F080AB (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Raspberry at 157° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Raspberry.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Raspberry anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on light backgrounds; fails on dark.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #E30B5D; color-mix(in srgb, #E30B5D 70%, white) 337°, 95%, 89% 0, 95, 59, 11 14879581 #CC0066 How Raspberry appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.