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Crazy Ex

#CC1177

RGB 204, 17, 119 · HSL 327°, 85%, 43% · CMYK 0, 92, 42, 20

Crazy Ex is #CC1177 in HEX — rgb(204, 17, 119), hsl(327°, 85%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 20%).

Crazy Ex pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 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#CC1177

RGB204, 17, 119

HSL327°, 85%, 43%

HSV327°, 92%, 80%

CMYK0, 92, 42, 20

Decimal13373815

CSS RGBrgb(204, 17, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 85%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 6.1 · #DD2F82

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 13 · #D72D6D

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 16.6 · #B7386E

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 17 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 19 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 21.2 · #AC3663

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 21.3 · #AE417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.2 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 24 · #B54D7F

PPG

Panama Rose 1181-7

ΔE 25.5 · #C6577C

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 27.6 · #D55E7B

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 28.2 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 28.5 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 34.8 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 37.1 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 43.4 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#CC1177

#10CB64

Analogous

#C210CB

#CC1177

#CB101A

Triadic

#CC1177

#77CB10

#1077CB

Split-Complementary

#CC1177

#1ACB10

#10CBC2

Tetradic

#CC1177

#CBC210

#10CB64

#101ACB

Monochromatic

#3D0524

#840B4D

#CC1177

#EF399D

#F580C0

Rectangle

#CC1177

#CB6410

#10CB64

#1077CB

Compound

#CC1177

#CB101A

#10CB64

#10CBC2

Variations

Lighter

#EE2895

#E769AE

#EAAECF

Darker

#A60960

#750442

#450127

Saturation

#8A5270

#CB1077

#D30878

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

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC1177

#858373

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC1177

#5C5C70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC1177

#C73D41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crazy Ex 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

#D83974

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC1177

Daylight 5500K

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

#C63E99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#1AA156

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: #CC1177;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC1177;

CSS Variable

--color-crazy-ex: #CC1177;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crazy-ex': '#CC1177' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC1177] text-[#CC1177]

SCSS

$crazy-ex: #CC1177;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC1177?

#CC1177 is Crazy Ex, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC1177 warm or cool?

Crazy Ex reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Crazy Ex?

Crazy Ex 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 Crazy Ex?

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

Where can I download Crazy Ex?

You can download Crazy Ex 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 Crazy Ex?

The hex code is #CC1177. In RGB it's 204, 17, 119, and in HSL it's 327°, 85%, 43%.

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