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RASBERRY PINK

Jotun · 3452

The Analysis

Raspberry Pink is a mid-tone saturated color that absorbs a fair amount of light, which can make a large room feel more intimate and grounded. Because its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is 24.54, it acts as a 'weighty' color; it won't make a room feel bigger, but it will provide a distinct sense of enclosure.

This is an ideal choice for a bold accent wall, a small powder room, or a dedicated home office. It is generally too intense for a whole-house palette, so use it to draw focus to a specific architectural feature or to create a 'jewel box' effect in a library or dining area.

LRV 25

History & Origin

This color sits comfortably in a modern, eclectic aesthetic. It moves away from traditional period styles, fitting best in contemporary homes that embrace personality and saturated color blocking.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with deep walnut wood tones to enhance its warmth, or use matte black hardware to give it a sharp, modern edge. In rooms with high natural light, it will pull more toward a vibrant rose; in dimmer rooms, it will shift toward a deeper, moodier terracotta-pink.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a hit of energy and warmth without being as aggressive as a primary red. It is a stimulating, social shade that feels sophisticated and intentional rather than purely playful.

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

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural