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title: "Red striped cushion fabric: raspberry, burgundy or true red"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/red-striped-fabric-raspberry-burgundy/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-01-09"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "red striped cushion fabric, raspberry striped cushion, burgundy stripe fabric, red stripe bench cushion, kids playroom cushion red"
---

# Which striped fabric is raspberry, which is burgundy, and which is a true 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.*

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

> **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.

![Mustard bouclé cushion inside a distressed cream painted settle by a shuttered window with sunflowers and copper pots](https://cushionguide.com/media/bench-cushions/mustard-boucle-cushion-painted-provencal-settle-1600.webp "Mustard bouclé in a chipped cream settle, lit by low sun and matched by a jug of sunflowers.")

## 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.

## The four reds, side by side

|   | N17 | N18 | N14 | N15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reads as | Vivid raspberry | Dusty, muted berry | Burgundy, deep red | True red, bright |
| Undertone | Pinkish, berry | Softened berry | Dark, toward wine | Classic red |
| Feel | Lively | Quiet | Calm, cozy | Energetic, playful |
| Ask for it when | You want raspberry | You want raspberry, softer | You want burgundy | It's for a kids' playroom |

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

## 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](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/striped-cotton-and-ticking/) family, see the reds on [bench cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bench-cushions/), and read [screen versus swatch](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-color-screen-vs-daylight/) before you decide. What red is already in your room: a rug, a book spine, a painted door?

## 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.

> **Tailor's margin:** Raspberry leans pink, burgundy leans wine: among the red stripes, N17 is the raspberry and N14 the burgundy. Ask for finished-cushion photos of both.

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

## Buyer questions

**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.

**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.

**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.

## Related at the atelier

- [Are the neutral stripes like N01 to N05 gray, beige or olive?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/neutral-stripe-fabric-beige-gray-olive/): N03 is a cream and beige stripe, not gray, and the other neutral stripes are best judged from a photo of a finished cushion rather than a swatch thumbnail.
- [Which cushion fabric is closest to a deep red, burgundy or maroon?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/deep-red-burgundy-cushion-fabric/): For burgundy cushion fabric, look at 936 (burgundy) and 938, a very similar maroon that is also the dark red in the main listing photo.
- [Is this cushion fabric true black, or a dark gray or charcoal?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/true-black-vs-charcoal-cushion-fabric/): A cushion fabric that looks black on screen is often dark gray, navy or brown, not true black.
- [Striped Bench Cushion in Red: Self, Contrast or No Piping](https://cushionguide.com/readings/red-pencil-stripe-kids-room-bench-cushion/): On a striped bench cushion, self piping cut from the same stripe is the safest choice: it outlines the box edge without adding a new color, so the pattern stays calm.
- [Custom Bench Cushion in Mushroom Stripe: What Foam Sits Inside](https://cushionguide.com/readings/mushroom-stripe-cushion-gray-storage-bench-yellow-bedroom/): A long bedroom storage bench cushion suits a firm core, such as the standard about 2.0 lb/ft³ (32 kg/m³) high-resilience foam, because the seat is sat on at the edge and stacked with blankets.
- [Striped Bench Cushion in Mustard and Charcoal Knots on Concrete](https://cushionguide.com/readings/mustard-charcoal-knotted-stripe-cushion-concrete/): A striped bench cushion with warm mustard and rust bands holds up well against cool gray floors, as this knotted-stripe box cushion on concrete shows.
- [Striped cushions: which way the stripes run, and why](https://cushionguide.com/guides/striped-cushion-stripe-direction/)
- [How much fabric do you need for a bench cushion? Yardage worked out](https://cushionguide.com/guides/fabric-yardage-for-cushions/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/red-striped-fabric-raspberry-burgundy/