Raspberry Sorbet
1001-1B · #CF79B1 · LRV 30.1 — warm magenta tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Berry Bush14
- 2Razzle Dazzle20
- 3Raspberry Sorbet30.1
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Abalone Shell60
What Color Is Raspberry Sorbet, Really?
Raspberry Sorbet reads as a warm magenta tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 1001-1B behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Raspberry Sorbet
Raspberry Sorbet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Raspberry Sorbet
Raspberry Sorbet sits in the mid-range at LRV 30.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Raspberry Sorbet 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 Valspar 1001-1B 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Ice PlantSW 6847 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 31 | Color page → |
| Behr | Heart BreakerP120-4 · Behr | 3.1 | 28 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Raspberry Mousse2076-40 · Benjamin Moore | 1.9 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Daphne RosePPG1252-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 29 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Daphne RosePPG1252-6 · Glidden | 2.7 | 29 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Brisked Berry146-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 31 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Raspberry Sorbet within Valspar'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 #CF79B1 in HSL space. Pair Raspberry Sorbet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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