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Vampire Fangs

#CC2255

RGB 204, 34, 85 · HSL 342°, 71%, 47% · CMYK 0, 83, 58, 20

Vampire Fangs is #CC2255 in HEX — rgb(204, 34, 85), hsl(342°, 71%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 58%, 20%).

Vampire Fangs pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 71%, 47%. 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#CC2255

RGB204, 34, 85

HSL342°, 71%, 47%

HSV342°, 83%, 80%

CMYK0, 83, 58, 20

Decimal13378133

CSS RGBrgb(204, 34, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 71%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 7 · #D13865

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 10 · #C1334B

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 10.2 · #D72D6D

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 12.3 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 12.8 · #DC506E

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 14.3 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 14.9 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 15.7 · #A4233C

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 16.8 · #C84F68

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 18.5 · #BC383C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 18.8 · #CB556E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 20.6 · #F93753

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 21.8 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 23.2 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23.6 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 23.8 · #942A35

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

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

#CC2255

#23CD9A

Analogous

#CD23AB

#CC2255

#CD4523

Triadic

#CC2255

#56CD23

#2356CD

Split-Complementary

#CC2255

#23CD45

#23ABCD

Tetradic

#CC2255

#ABCD23

#23CD9A

#4523CD

Monochromatic

#4A0D1F

#8C183A

#CC2255

#E35983

#EE9BB4

Rectangle

#CC2255

#CD9A23

#23CD9A

#2356CD

Compound

#CC2255

#CD4523

#23CD9A

#23ABCD

Variations

Lighter

#E04674

#DF7D9A

#E7B8C6

Darker

#A71843

#750E2D

#46071A

Saturation

#915E6E

#CD2356

#DE114F

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

5.35:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC2255

#8B8250

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC2255

#606050

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC2255

#C83843

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vampire Fangs 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

#D8465B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC2255

Daylight 5500K

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

#C64B7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#28A37E

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: #CC2255;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC2255;

CSS Variable

--color-vampire-fangs: #CC2255;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vampire-fangs': '#CC2255' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC2255] text-[#CC2255]

SCSS

$vampire-fangs: #CC2255;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC2255?

#CC2255 is Vampire Fangs, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC2255 warm or cool?

Vampire Fangs reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vampire Fangs?

Vampire Fangs 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 Vampire Fangs?

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

Where can I download Vampire Fangs?

You can download Vampire Fangs 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 Vampire Fangs?

The hex code is #CC2255. In RGB it's 204, 34, 85, and in HSL it's 342°, 71%, 47%.

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