REDS

Lucky Lobster

#CC3322

RGB 204, 51, 34 · HSL 6°, 71%, 47% · CMYK 0, 75, 83, 20

Lucky Lobster is #CC3322 in HEX — rgb(204, 51, 34), hsl(6°, 71%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 83%, 20%).

Lucky Lobster pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 71%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CC3322

RGB204, 51, 34

HSL6°, 71%, 47%

HSV6°, 83%, 80%

CMYK0, 75, 83, 20

Decimal13382434

CSS RGBrgb(204, 51, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 71%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 2.9 · #C93426

Dulux

Cartoon Red SB7D8

ΔE 3 · #CE3C27

Benjamin Moore

Redstone 2009-10

ΔE 3.4 · #D43C2C

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 3.4 · #CB2821

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 5 · #DD402E

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.4 · #E0413A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 10 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12.3 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 12.6 · #DA5838

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.7 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.4 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 14.2 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 16 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 16.4 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 25 · #BA5B3A

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CC3322

#23BCCD

Analogous

#CD2367

#CC3322

#CD8923

Triadic

#CC3322

#23CD34

#3423CD

Split-Complementary

#CC3322

#23CD89

#2367CD

Tetradic

#CC3322

#67CD23

#23BCCD

#8923CD

Monochromatic

#4A130D

#8C2318

#CC3322

#E36759

#EEA39B

Rectangle

#CC3322

#BCCD23

#23BCCD

#3423CD

Compound

#CC3322

#CD8923

#23BCCD

#2367CD

Variations

Lighter

#E05546

#DF877D

#E7BDB8

Darker

#A72718

#75190E

#460D07

Saturation

#91635E

#CD3423

#DE2611

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.17:1

vs Black

4.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC3322

#91830F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC3322

#656525

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC3322

#CA3A49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lucky Lobster carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D85335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC3322

Daylight 5500K

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

#C65859

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#2897A3

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: #CC3322;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC3322;

CSS Variable

--color-lucky-lobster: #CC3322;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lucky-lobster': '#CC3322' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC3322] text-[#CC3322]

SCSS

$lucky-lobster: #CC3322;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC3322?

#CC3322 is Lucky Lobster, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC3322 warm or cool?

Lucky Lobster reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lucky Lobster?

Lucky Lobster works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Lucky Lobster?

Lucky Lobster pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lucky Lobster?

You can download Lucky Lobster 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 Lucky Lobster?

The hex code is #CC3322. In RGB it's 204, 51, 34, and in HSL it's 6°, 71%, 47%.

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