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Which striped fabric is raspberry, which is burgundy, and which is a true red?

Also asked as:Are any stripes close to raspberry?Do you have a more burgundy red?

Red is four colors pretending to be one. On a striped bench cushion, the step from berry to wine decides whether a room feels playful or hushed.

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The quick answer

Among the red striped cushion fabrics, N17 is the closest to raspberry, N18 is a muted, dustier berry, N14 is a deeper burgundy red and N15 is a bright, classic true red. N14 reads calm and cozy; N15 reads energetic and suits a kids' playroom. Ask for photos of finished cushions before you choose.

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The four reds, side by side

Red stripe codes as the workshop described them to buyers
N17N18N14N15
Reads asVivid raspberryDusty, muted berryBurgundy, deep redTrue red, bright
UndertonePinkish, berrySoftened berryDark, toward wineClassic red
FeelLivelyQuietCalm, cozyEnergetic, playful
Ask for it whenYou want raspberryYou want raspberry, softerYou want burgundyIt's for a kids' playroom

Chart photos can differ from the real fabric; ask for finished-cushion photos.

Key facts

  • N17: vivid raspberry, a pinkish red with a berry feel.
  • N18: a muted, dustier version of a similar berry tone.
  • N14: darker, burgundy or deep red; reads calmer and cozier.
  • N15: bright, vivid classic true red; reads energetic and playful.
  • Photos of finished cushions in other stripe codes, such as N10, can be shared.
  • The striped fabrics are 100% cotton (one chart is 98% cotton, 2% polyester) and are for indoor use.
  • Stripe widths vary by code, from about ¼ in (0.7 cm) up to about 2-2¼ in (5-6 cm).
  • The fabric roll is about 55 in (140 cm) wide, so on long cushions the stripes run front to back by default.

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Why red stripes are hard to choose on a screen

A chart thumbnail is a small witness, and one of these reds has already been caught out: N17 once looked deeper on the chart than on the cushion. Daylight never lies; your screen sometimes does. Read the codes as a family and ask to see them made up.

Browse the striped cotton and ticking family, see the reds on bench cushions, and read screen versus swatch before you decide. What red is already in your room: a rug, a book spine, a painted door?

A real project

When N17 came out paler than its chart

One buyer found N17 paler than the chart image had promised. The workshop remade the covers in a darker raspberry and planned to update the chart photos, so the next buyer would see the red as it really sits on a cushion.

For a kids' playroom, the brighter N15 red stripe reads energetic and playful; the darker N14 reads calmer and cozier.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Is any of your striped fabrics close to raspberry?

    The workshop's answer

    N17 is the closest, a vivid pinkish red with a berry feel. N18 is a muted, dustier version of a similar tone, while N15 reads as a classic true red rather than raspberry.

  2. A common question

    N14 or N15 for a kids' playroom: what's the difference?

    The workshop's answer

    N14 is darker, more burgundy, and reads calmer and cozier. N15 is brighter and more vivid, with a more energetic, playful feel. Photos of finished cushions in other stripe codes, such as N10, can be shared too.

  3. A common question

    Can you send close-up photos of the codes I'm considering?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes, free, side by side or with your piping. They're phone photos, so tones can shift slightly; physical samples are the surest check.

Questions buyers ask next

Is N18 just a faded version of N17?

No, it is its own code: a muted, dustier version of a similar berry tone. Choose N18 for the raspberry family without the brightness, and ask to see the two photographed side by side.

Which red stripe is the darkest of the four?

N14. It is the deeper, burgundy red of the four stripe codes compared here, and it reads calmer and cozier than the bright N15 or the raspberry N17.

Do chart photos show the red stripes accurately?

Not always. One buyer found N17 paler than its chart image, and the covers were remade in a darker raspberry. Photos of finished cushions are the better guide, and a physical swatch is the surest.