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Comforting Cherry

#CC1144

RGB 204, 17, 68 · HSL 344°, 85%, 43% · CMYK 0, 92, 67, 20

Comforting Cherry is #CC1144 in HEX — rgb(204, 17, 68), hsl(344°, 85%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 67%, 20%).

Comforting Cherry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 85%, 43%. 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#CC1144

RGB204, 17, 68

HSL344°, 85%, 43%

HSV344°, 92%, 80%

CMYK0, 92, 67, 20

Decimal13373764

CSS RGBrgb(204, 17, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 85%, 43%)

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ΔE 2.2 · #CD1E45

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ΔE 10.3 · #C93543

Vista Paint

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Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 10.6 · #C52033

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 11.3 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 12.3 · #C53A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 14.2 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 14.8 · #CF454A

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 14.9 · #F93753

Dulux

Benji's Ace S04G8

ΔE 15.3 · #C23A3C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 15.5 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 18.8 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.3 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 23.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 25.1 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#CC1144

#10CB99

Analogous

#CB109F

#CC1144

#CB3C10

Triadic

#CC1144

#42CB10

#1042CB

Split-Complementary

#CC1144

#10CB3C

#109FCB

Tetradic

#CC1144

#9FCB10

#10CB99

#3C10CB

Monochromatic

#3D0514

#840B2B

#CC1144

#EF3969

#F5809F

Rectangle

#CC1144

#CB9910

#10CB99

#1042CB

Compound

#CC1144

#CB3C10

#10CB99

#109FCB

Variations

Lighter

#EE285D

#E7698A

#EAAEBE

Darker

#A60933

#750422

#450113

Saturation

#8A5261

#CB1042

#D3083E

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

5.63:1

vs Black

3.73:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC1144

#8A7F3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC1144

#5C5C40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC1144

#C92D3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Comforting Cherry 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

#D8394E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC1144

Daylight 5500K

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

#C63E72

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.

#1AA17D

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: #CC1144;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC1144;

CSS Variable

--color-comforting-cherry: #CC1144;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'comforting-cherry': '#CC1144' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC1144] text-[#CC1144]

SCSS

$comforting-cherry: #CC1144;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC1144?

#CC1144 is Comforting Cherry, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC1144 warm or cool?

Comforting Cherry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Comforting Cherry?

Comforting Cherry 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 Comforting Cherry?

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

Where can I download Comforting Cherry?

You can download Comforting Cherry 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 Comforting Cherry?

The hex code is #CC1144. In RGB it's 204, 17, 68, and in HSL it's 344°, 85%, 43%.

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