Raspberry Pudding
Benjamin Moore · 2004-30
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The Analysis
Raspberry Pudding is a saturated, mid-toned red with a significant pink base that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Because of its low Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.89, it will make a room feel cozy and enclosed rather than airy or spacious.
Due to its intensity, this shade functions best as a statement wall, a piece of painted furniture, or a focal point in a powder room. It is generally too dominant to be used as a primary wall color for a whole house.
LRV 19History & Origin
It leans into a modern, maximalist aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It feels like a contemporary update to the bold, saturated color palettes seen in mid-century eclectic design.
How to Use It
Use this in small rooms like a home office, a powder room, or a dining area to create a jewel-box effect. Pair it with warm walnut wood tones or matte black metal hardware to ground the pink undertones and keep the space from feeling too juvenile.
The Mood
This is an energizing, high-stimulation color that commands attention and adds warmth to a space. It feels vibrant and personality-driven, making it a bold choice for rooms where you want to foster conversation rather than passive relaxation.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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