REDS

Infrared Gloze

#CC3355

RGB 204, 51, 85 · HSL 347°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 75, 58, 20

Infrared Gloze is #CC3355 in HEX — rgb(204, 51, 85), hsl(347°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 58%, 20%).

Infrared Gloze pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 60%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CC3355

RGB204, 51, 85

HSL347°, 60%, 50%

HSV347°, 75%, 80%

CMYK0, 75, 58, 20

Decimal13382485

CSS RGBrgb(204, 51, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 5.3 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 7.3 · #C53A4B

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 7.4 · #D13865

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 9.1 · #D34E5F

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 9.6 · #DC506E

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 11.7 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 11.9 · #BD4048

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 13.1 · #C84F68

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 13.5 · #D72D6D

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 14 · #BC383C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 15.1 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.8 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 18.3 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 18.5 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.1 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 21.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#CC3355

#33CCAB

Analogous

#CC33A1

#CC3355

#CC5E33

Triadic

#CC3355

#54CC33

#3354CC

Split-Complementary

#CC3355

#33CC5E

#33A1CC

Tetradic

#CC3355

#A1CC33

#33CCAB

#5E33CC

Monochromatic

#521422

#8F243B

#CC3355

#DB7087

#EBADBB

Rectangle

#CC3355

#CCAB33

#33CCAB

#3354CC

Compound

#CC3355

#CC5E33

#33CCAB

#33A1CC

Variations

Lighter

#D65C76

#DA8B9C

#E5C0C8

Darker

#A62642

#74182C

#450D19

Saturation

#966972

#CC3354

#E61946

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC3355

#8E8450

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC3355

#656552

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC3355

#C9424B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Infrared Gloze 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

#D8535B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC3355

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6587F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#35A48C

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #CC3355;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC3355;

CSS Variable

--color-infrared-gloze: #CC3355;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'infrared-gloze': '#CC3355' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC3355] text-[#CC3355]

SCSS

$infrared-gloze: #CC3355;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC3355?

#CC3355 is Infrared Gloze, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC3355 warm or cool?

Infrared Gloze reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Infrared Gloze?

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

What colors pair well with Infrared Gloze?

Infrared Gloze 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 Infrared Gloze?

You can download Infrared Gloze 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 Infrared Gloze?

The hex code is #CC3355. In RGB it's 204, 51, 85, and in HSL it's 347°, 60%, 50%.

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