Raspberry Jam
A bold, saturated magenta with intense energy
Raspberry Jam is a bold, saturated magenta-pink that demands attention. Its high intensity makes it an excellent choice for 10% accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. The hex code for this shade is #ca3767. White text provides strong contrast against this hue, so it remains readable for small, punchy UI elements.
About Raspberry Jam
Crushed berries spooned straight from the preserving jar
What does raspberry jam mean?
People often read this color as sweet, playful, and confident, a pink bold enough to borrow red's energy. Its high saturation and mid warmth make it feel loud and lush, beaming without tipping into harshness.
Where you see raspberry jam
- fresh raspberry pulp
- peony petals
- bougainvillea blooms
- neon bar signs
- strawberry hard candy
- ribbon bows on gift boxes
What it works for
It works for packaging, event branding, and call-to-action buttons that need warmth and attention without pure red urgency.
What colors go with raspberry jam?
Teal #008080The cool blue-green sits opposite this pink, so both colors look sharper together.Mustard #ffdb58Warm yellow gold pulls out the red side and keeps the pairing rich, not sweet.Cream #fffdd0A soft off-white gives the pink room to breathe and softens its punch.Forest Green #154406Deep green grounds the brightness, an old florist pairing that reads fresh and natural.Navy #000080The dark blue swallows some of the pink's loudness, leaving a confident, tidy contrast.
Questions about Raspberry Jam
What is the hex code for Raspberry Jam?
Raspberry Jam is #ca3767. In RGB that is rgb(202, 55, 103), in HSL hsl(340, 58%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 49%, 21%.
How should Raspberry Jam #ca3767 be used in interface design?
Reserve #ca3767 for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or small visual flourishes. Its high saturation can overwhelm the eye if used for large backgrounds, so keep it limited to under 10% of your total layout to maintain balance.
Is Raspberry Jam readable on white or black?
Raspberry Jam has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.