Raspberry Truffle
What Raspberry Truffle Actually Looks Like
Raspberry Truffle is a deep, dark red with a berry quality to it. It sits closer to the dark end of the red family, with enough blue-red character that it reads more like a aged cabernet than a fire-engine red. In strong natural light the red comes forward clearly. In dim rooms or at night under warm incandescent bulbs it can deepen toward a near-burgundy and feel almost as dark as it is rich. Because the LRV is very low, just under 10, this color absorbs a significant amount of light. Small spaces painted in it will feel intimate and enclosed, which can be exactly the point.
Raspberry Truffle Undertones
The RGB values show that the blue channel and the green channel are close to each other and both well below the red channel. That means any perceived warmth comes from the dominant red, but the color is not a pure warm red. There is a cool, slightly blue-tinged quality underneath that keeps it from reading orange or brick. In low or north-facing light that cooler character can become more noticeable, nudging the color toward a muted plum territory.
Where Raspberry Truffle Works Best
Because this color has a very low light reflectance, it works best where you want drama and enclosure rather than brightness. A dining room, a library, a home bar, a powder room, or an accent wall in a bedroom are all natural fits. It can also work on a front door where a bold, serious red makes a strong first impression. Avoid using it in rooms where you rely on the walls to bounce light, such as a windowless home office or a narrow hallway you need to feel open.
Where to put Raspberry Truffle
A deep red dining room has a long history for good reason. The color creates a sense of warmth and enclosure that makes candlelit dinners feel more deliberate. Keep the ceiling lighter to prevent the room from feeling like a cave, and lean into dark wood furniture rather than fighting it.
Small square footage is not a problem here. A powder room is meant to be a moment, not a functional workspace, so covering all four walls in Raspberry Truffle reads as intentional and confident. A large mirror and a single good light fixture do the rest.
The color suits a room meant for slow evenings. Against dark wood shelving or cabinetry it reads cohesive and considered. Keep the trim a warm white or a cream so the walls have a boundary without jarring contrast.
On an exterior front door, Raspberry Truffle reads as a serious, polished red with enough depth to stand out from the typical fire-engine choices. It works well against white, gray, or dark charcoal siding.
What to Pair With Raspberry Truffle
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. In general, Raspberry Truffle pairs well with warm off-whites for trim, deep charcoal or near-black for grounding, and aged brass or copper metal tones as accents.
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Colors that clash with Raspberry Truffle
If an adjoining room or hallway is painted in a cool blue-gray, the transition can feel jarring. The warm red of Raspberry Truffle and a stark cool gray pull in opposite directions.
Polished chrome or brushed nickel fixtures can look disconnected against this color. The cool silver tone does not have enough warmth to feel at home next to a deep berry red.
In a room that does not get much natural light, a stark bright white trim against these dark walls can feel harsh and fluorescent rather than crisp.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore color code is 2080-10. The precise LRV is 9.97, which is very low. That means the color absorbs most of the light that hits it and will make a room feel darker and more enclosed. The hex and RGB values are displayed in the color spec block on this page.
It depends on the goal. If you want the room to feel dramatic and intimate, limited light is not a problem, it simply deepens the effect. If you need the room to feel open and functional, this is not the right color for that space. Commit to the mood or choose a lighter red.
An eggshell finish is a reliable choice for walls. It has just enough sheen to hold up to cleaning without reflecting so much light that brush or roller marks become obvious. In a dining room or bar where you want more richness, a satin finish is a reasonable step up. Flat finishes can work in low-traffic spaces but will show scuffs more readily on a dark color.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior formulations.