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Raspberry Red (RAL 3027)
Raspberry Red (RAL 3027)
#AB2132Click to copy
Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#AB2132Copy
RGBrgb(171, 33, 50)Copy
HSLhsl(353, 68%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(353, 81%, 67%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 81%, 71%, 33%)Copy
Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) Color Schemes
Complementary
#AB2132
Click to copy#21AB9A
Click to copyAnalogous
#AB2177
Click to copy#AB5521
Click to copySplit Complementary
#21AB55
Click to copy#2177AB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#AB2132
Click to copy#CF6371
Click to copy#E7B1B8
Click to copy#561019
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRaspberry Red (RAL 3027) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.01 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.00 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.43 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.80 : 1
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Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) Color Introduction
Definition
Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) (HEX #AB2132) has the RGB value rgb(171, 33, 50), the HSL value hsl(353°, 68%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 81%, 71%, 33%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) is #21AB9A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #AB2177 and #AB5521 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#21AB55, #2177AB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) has a contrast ratio of 7.01:1 against white and 3.00:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 68%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep pink berry color.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Raspberry Red (RAL 3027) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.