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Red-Letter Day

#CC0055

RGB 204, 0, 85 · HSL 335°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 100, 58, 20

Red-Letter Day is #CC0055 in HEX — rgb(204, 0, 85), hsl(335°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 58%, 20%).

Red-Letter Day pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 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#CC0055

RGB204, 0, 85

HSL335°, 100%, 40%

HSV335°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 100, 58, 20

Decimal13369429

CSS RGBrgb(204, 0, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 9.3 · #D72D6D

Behr

Roulette P170-5

ΔE 10.1 · #E43C69

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

ΔE 14.7 · #B93254

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 17.2 · #DC506E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 17.7 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 19.2 · #AB2E46

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 19.6 · #D34E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 19.7 · #A4233C

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 21.4 · #C84F68

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 22.4 · #F93753

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 22.7 · #A4334E

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 23.2 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 26.3 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 26.9 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 27.6 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 27.9 · #942A35

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

#CC0055

#00CC77

Analogous

#CC00BB

#CC0055

#CC1100

Triadic

#CC0055

#55CC00

#0055CC

Split-Complementary

#CC0055

#00CC11

#00BBCC

Tetradic

#CC0055

#BBCC00

#00CC77

#1100CC

Monochromatic

#330015

#800035

#CC0055

#FF1A79

#FF66A6

Rectangle

#CC0055

#CC7700

#00CC77

#0055CC

Compound

#CC0055

#CC1100

#00CC77

#00BBCC

Variations

Lighter

#FF0A70

#F15596

#EFA4C3

Darker

#A30044

#70002F

#41001B

Saturation

#854761

#CC0055

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

5.68:1

vs Black

3.70:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC0055

#887F4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC0055

#5A5A4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC0055

#C82D3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red-Letter Day 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

#D82D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC0055

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6327F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#119C62

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: #CC0055;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC0055;

CSS Variable

--color-red-letter-day: #CC0055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-letter-day': '#CC0055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC0055] text-[#CC0055]

SCSS

$red-letter-day: #CC0055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC0055?

#CC0055 is Red-Letter Day, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC0055 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red-Letter Day?

Red-Letter Day 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 Red-Letter Day?

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

Where can I download Red-Letter Day?

You can download Red-Letter Day 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 Red-Letter Day?

The hex code is #CC0055. In RGB it's 204, 0, 85, and in HSL it's 335°, 100%, 40%.

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