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Crucified Red

#CC0044

RGB 204, 0, 68 · HSL 340°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 100, 67, 20

Crucified Red is #CC0044 in HEX — rgb(204, 0, 68), hsl(340°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 67%, 20%).

Crucified Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 100%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CC0044

RGB204, 0, 68

HSL340°, 100%, 40%

HSV340°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 100, 67, 20

Decimal13369412

CSS RGBrgb(204, 0, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 100%, 40%)

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ΔE 12.8 · #C1334B

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ΔE 14 · #C53A4B

Kobra

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ΔE 15.3 · #F93753

Sherwin-Williams

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ΔE 16 · #BF2D32

Valspar

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ΔE 16.8 · #CF454A

Dulux

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ΔE 17.2 · #C23A3C

Kilz

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Dutch Boy

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IKEA

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ΔE 25 · #9B2C2C

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ΔE 26.4 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CC0044

#00CC88

Analogous

#CC00AA

#CC0044

#CC2200

Triadic

#CC0044

#44CC00

#0044CC

Split-Complementary

#CC0044

#00CC22

#00AACC

Tetradic

#CC0044

#AACC00

#00CC88

#2200CC

Monochromatic

#330011

#80002A

#CC0044

#FF1A66

#FF6699

Rectangle

#CC0044

#CC8800

#00CC88

#0044CC

Compound

#CC0044

#CC2200

#00CC88

#00AACC

Variations

Lighter

#FF0A5C

#F15589

#EFA4BD

Darker

#A30036

#700025

#410016

Saturation

#85475C

#CC0044

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.75:1

vs Black

3.65:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC0044

#897F3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC0044

#5A5A3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC0044

#C92838

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crucified Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D82D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CC0044

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C63272

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#119C6E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CC0044;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC0044;

CSS Variable

--color-crucified-red: #CC0044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crucified-red': '#CC0044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC0044] text-[#CC0044]

SCSS

$crucified-red: #CC0044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC0044?

#CC0044 is Crucified Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC0044 warm or cool?

Crucified Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Crucified Red?

Crucified Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Crucified Red?

Crucified Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Crucified Red?

You can download Crucified Red on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Crucified Red?

The hex code is #CC0044. In RGB it's 204, 0, 68, and in HSL it's 340°, 100%, 40%.

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