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Berry red

Embrace warm hues of cherry and berry with these vibrant yet deeply delicious reds

Whilst the purest primary shade of red can look striking, red as a colour is generally more palatable, particularly on a larger scale, in a softer variant with a little more depth. Blue and pink undertones keep reds looking clean and cheerful, and remove any) balanced with its complementary colour, which would be a soft, quiet, muted green.”

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