Raspberry is rich, juicy, and warmly confident. A deep pink-red the color of the berry, it feels bold and a little indulgent, sitting between pink and red with real depth. Because raspberry is saturated, it works best as a statement accent balanced by grounding neutrals and warm partners.

This guide covers the best colors that go with raspberry, the color theory behind why they work, and ready-to-use palettes you can copy in a single click. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

What color is raspberry, exactly? #

Raspberry is a deep pink-red, often written around #C0355E. It sits between pink and red on the color wheel, rich and berry-like. It is deeper and warmer than bright magenta and pinker than cool crimson.

The quick answer: best colors that go with raspberry #

If you just need the shortlist, these six pair beautifully with raspberry:

  • Navy, for a deep, grounding contrast
  • Cream, for a warm, softening balance
  • Gold, for a glamorous, elegant touch
  • Gray, for a modern, balanced neutral
  • Teal, for a vivid, jewel-toned clash
  • Blush pink, for a soft, tonal partner

Each one comes with a copy-ready palette below.

1. Raspberry and navy (deep contrast) #

Raspberry and navy pair a rich berry with a deep cool blue, creating a sophisticated contrast. Navy pairs with almost anything, as covered in our guide to what goes with navy.

Raspberry and navy, rich

2. Raspberry and cream (warm balance) #

Raspberry with warm cream is a softening pairing. The pale neutral lightens raspberry and lets it glow. See more in our guide to what goes with cream.

Raspberry and cream, warm

3. Raspberry and gold (glam) #

Raspberry and gold are a glamorous pairing. The warm metallic adds a luxurious glow. See more in our guide to what goes with gold.

Raspberry and gold, glam

4. Raspberry and gray (modern neutral) #

Raspberry and gray are a smart, contemporary pairing. The neutral gray tempers raspberry’s intensity. See more in our guide to what goes with gray.

Raspberry and gray, modern

5. Raspberry and teal (jewel clash) #

Raspberry’s complement sits in the green range, and a cooler teal offers a vivid, usable version of that contrast. See more in our guide to what goes with teal.

Raspberry and teal, jewel

6. Raspberry and blush pink (soft and tonal) #

Raspberry and blush pink live in the same family, so together they form a soft, tonal palette. See more in our guide to what goes with blush pink.

Raspberry and blush, tonal

How to use raspberry in your designs #

A few rules to make any raspberry palette work:

  • Use it as a statement accent. Raspberry shines against grounding neutrals.
  • Lean warm for richness. Gold and cream reinforce raspberry’s juicy warmth.
  • Ground it with navy or gray. These give raspberry structure and keep it from overwhelming.
  • Mind your contrast. Raspberry is deep enough for white text to meet WCAG AA, but test lighter shades.

Raspberry loves grounding, warm, and contrasting partners. Explore these next:

Build your own raspberry palette #

These hex codes are starting points. To build a complete palette around raspberry, use the PaletteDeck generator, browse our most popular palettes, or explore more color guides.

Click any swatch above to copy its hex code, then drop it into your design tool.