REDS

Poinsettia

#CC3842

RGB 204, 56, 66 · HSL 356°, 59%, 51% · CMYK 0, 73, 68, 20

Poinsettia is #CC3842 in HEX — rgb(204, 56, 66), hsl(356°, 59%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 68%, 20%).

Poinsettia pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 59%, 51%. 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#CC3842

RGB204, 56, 66

HSL356°, 59%, 51%

HSV356°, 73%, 80%

CMYK0, 73, 68, 20

Decimal13383746

CSS RGBrgb(204, 56, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 59%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 2.1 · #C93543

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 3.2 · #C2343C

Benjamin Moore

Tricycle 2000-20

ΔE 3.5 · #D43B42

Vista Paint

Tropical Heat C-1081

ΔE 4.3 · #BF3339

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 4.6 · #C53E40

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 4.6 · #CF454A

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 5.8 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 6.7 · #B83236

Behr

Intrigue P160-6

ΔE 6.9 · #C02741

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 7 · #CB3234

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 7.2 · #C53A4B

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.2 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 9.4 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.8 · #B53B26

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 16.8 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.4 · #B64F48

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

#CC3842

#38CCC2

Analogous

#CC388C

#CC3842

#CC7838

Triadic

#CC3842

#42CC38

#3842CC

Split-Complementary

#CC3842

#38CC78

#388CCC

Tetradic

#CC3842

#8CCC38

#38CCC2

#7838CC

Monochromatic

#55161A

#92262D

#CC3842

#DB757C

#EBB2B6

Rectangle

#CC3842

#CCC238

#38CCC2

#3842CC

Compound

#CC3842

#CC7838

#38CCC2

#388CCC

Variations

Lighter

#D66068

#DA8E93

#E5C1C4

Darker

#A82830

#76191F

#460D11

Saturation

#986C6F

#CC3842

#E51F2C

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

4.99:1

vs Black

4.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC3842

#90853B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC3842

#676741

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC3842

#C9414D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Poinsettia 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

#D8574D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC3842

Daylight 5500K

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

#C65C71

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.

#37A69F

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: #CC3842;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC3842;

CSS Variable

--color-poinsettia: #CC3842;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poinsettia': '#CC3842' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC3842] text-[#CC3842]

SCSS

$poinsettia: #CC3842;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC3842?

#CC3842 is Poinsettia, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC3842 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poinsettia?

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

What colors pair well with Poinsettia?

Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia?

You can download Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia?

The hex code is #CC3842. In RGB it's 204, 56, 66, and in HSL it's 356°, 59%, 51%.

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