Framboise
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Framboise remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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
#7C3655
LRV
7.59
Framboise's Color Strip
Framboise is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 103 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Framboise in Real Rooms
Framboise has a low LRV of 7.59 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, house and misc.
4 Front Door Photos
A front door in Framboise changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
This front door painted Framboise commands immediate attention.
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The Framboise front door makes a striking architectural statement.
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A Framboise front door welcomes guests with bold, confident color.
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The front entrance in Framboise creates impressive curb appeal.
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1 House Photo
Framboise on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
The home's exterior features a striking Framboise accent.
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1 Misc Photo
See how Framboise is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Painted furniture in Framboise brings rich color and personality.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 8, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 8, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (17 vs 8) makes Exuberant Pink the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.