Dulux • 20YY 11/017

Raisin Cake

Name: Dulux Raisin Cake 20YY 11/017
Brand: Dulux

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Raisin Cake remains a staple for Dulux designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#53504D

LRV

11.00

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Light Reflectance Value

11.00

Dark

TemperatureNeutral

Raisin Cake in Real Rooms

Raisin Cake has a low LRV of 11 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

1 Dining Room Photo

The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Raisin Cake is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.

Dulux Raisin Cake dining room color

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4 Bathroom Photos

Raisin Cake is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Dulux Raisin Cake bathroom wall panelling paint

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Dulux 20YY 11/017 bathroom wall panelling paint

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Dulux 20YY 11/017 bathroom wall panelling color

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Dulux Raisin Cake bathroom wall panelling color

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1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Raisin Cake creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.