Raspberry
A bright, vivid red named after the fruit
Raspberry is a strong, lively shade of red that takes its name from the colour of ripe raspberries. First recorded as a colour name in English in 1892, it stands out for its brightness and is recognised in design and fashion. The colour is referenced in several systems and has inspired a range of related shades.
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- Raspberry is a vivid red named after the fruit
- First recorded as a colour name in English in 1892
- French raspberry is known as framboise in France
- Used in Cossack ethnic flags and uniforms
- Raspberry glacé is popular in interior design
What colour is Raspberry?
Raspberry is a bright, vivid red that closely matches the look of ripe raspberries. It stands out from other reds because of its lively, slightly pinkish tone. This colour is often chosen for its eye-catching quality and is easily recognised in both digital and printed forms. Raspberry is distinct from deeper reds and softer pinks, sitting between the two.
Where does Raspberry come from?
The name 'raspberry' comes directly from the fruit, with the colour chosen to match the rich red of ripe raspberries. The first known use of raspberry as a colour name in English was in 1892. The shade is listed in the colour reference by Maerz and Paul, and its popularity has led to its inclusion in various colour systems.
Where Raspberry is used
Raspberry is used in art, textiles, and digital design for its strong, vibrant appearance. It is also seen in interior design and fashion, where its brightness can create a bold statement. Raspberry appears in some ethnic flags and uniforms, such as those of the Cossacks.
Red around the world
What the red family means from country to country.
The flag uses the four Pan-Arab colours: a red bar at the hoist with green, white and black bands. It was designed by a young Emirati, Abdullah Al Maainah, in 1971.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag is a black double-headed eagle on red, the banner of the fifteenth-century hero Skanderbeg. Fans chant Kuq e Zi, red and black.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of AlbaniaArmenian scribes painted manuscripts with vordan karmir, a crimson dye made from an insect that lives on the roots of grasses in the Ararat plain.
Sacred and holySource: Armenian cochinealUnder Juan Manuel de Rosas in the 1830s and 1840s, everyone had to wear a scarlet ribbon to show loyalty to his Federalist party. His enemies, the Unitarians, were tied to sky blue.
Politics and protestFearSource: Juan Manuel de RosasThe flag is red, white and red. Legend says Duke Leopold V's white tunic was soaked in blood at the siege of Acre, all but the band under his belt.
Politics and protestCourageSource: Flag of AustriaRed ochre is used in Aboriginal rock art and ceremony, and is traded over long distances. In the Aboriginal flag the red half stands for the earth and for that ochre.
Sacred and holyNature and renewalAweSource: Australian Aboriginal flagShades and relatives of Raspberry
Several related shades exist, including French raspberry (framboise), a deeper tone popular in France; raspberry rose, a deep version first named in 1950; raspberry glacé, a medium shade used in interiors and fashion; and dark raspberry, which resembles black raspberries or raspberry jam. Raspberry glacé matches the colour known as mauve taupe.
Colours that go with Raspberry
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Questions people ask about Raspberry
What colour is raspberry?
Raspberry is a bright, vivid red that resembles the colour of ripe raspberries. It has a lively, slightly pinkish tone that stands out from other reds.
Where does the name raspberry come from?
The name comes directly from the raspberry fruit, as the colour matches the rich red of ripe raspberries.
When was raspberry first used as a colour name?
The first recorded use of raspberry as a colour name in English was in 1892.
Are there different shades of raspberry?
Yes, variations include French raspberry (framboise), raspberry rose, raspberry glacé, and dark raspberry, each with slightly different tones.
Where is raspberry used?
Raspberry is used in art, textiles, digital design, interior design, and has appeared in some ethnic flags and uniforms.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Raspberry (color)", written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence, and from its Wikidata record (CC0). Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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