Rich Raisin
30RR 09/187 · #724859 · LRV 9 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Rich Raisin9
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Rich Raisin, Really?
Rich Raisin reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 30RR 09/187 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rich Raisin
Rich Raisin earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Rich Raisin
At LRV 9, Rich Raisin is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Rich Raisin are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 09/187 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Book Binder140F-6 · Behr | 1.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Eggplant1379 · Benjamin Moore | 3.4 | 11 | Color page → |
| Valspar | PassionateT502 · Valspar | 3.3 | 8.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Positively PurplePPG13-08 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pleasantly Plum347-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Wine TastingDEFD07 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.7 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Rich Raisin within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #724859 in HSL space. Pair Rich Raisin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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