REDS

Chef’s Kiss

#CC3B3B

RGB 204, 59, 59 · HSL 0°, 59%, 52% · CMYK 0, 71, 71, 20

Chef’s Kiss is #CC3B3B in HEX — rgb(204, 59, 59), hsl(0°, 59%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 71%, 20%).

Chef’s Kiss pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 59%, 52%. 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#CC3B3B

RGB204, 59, 59

HSL0°, 59%, 52%

HSV0°, 71%, 80%

CMYK0, 71, 71, 20

Decimal13384507

CSS RGBrgb(204, 59, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 59%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 3.3 · #C33A36

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 3.7 · #CB3234

Benjamin Moore

Tricycle 2000-20

ΔE 3.7 · #D43B42

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 4.3 · #D63D3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 4.3 · #CA4042

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 4.7 · #BD2E32

Dulux

Benji's Ace S04G8

ΔE 4.8 · #C23A3C

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 5.4 · #D24B42

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 5.7 · #C13A2F

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 6.8 · #B8352E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 7.1 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.9 · #BD413A

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 11 · #C6494C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.1 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.2 · #9B2C2C

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

#CC3B3B

#3CCDCD

Analogous

#CD3C85

#CC3B3B

#CD853C

Triadic

#CC3B3B

#3CCD3C

#3C3CCD

Split-Complementary

#CC3B3B

#3CCD85

#3C85CD

Tetradic

#CC3B3B

#85CD3C

#3CCDCD

#853CCD

Monochromatic

#591717

#962727

#CC3B3B

#DC7979

#ECB6B6

Rectangle

#CC3B3B

#CDCD3C

#3CCDCD

#3C3CCD

Compound

#CC3B3B

#CD853C

#3CCDCD

#3C85CD

Variations

Lighter

#D76363

#DA9191

#E6C2C2

Darker

#AC2828

#781A1A

#470E0E

Saturation

#9A6F6F

#CD3C3C

#E62323

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

4.93:1

vs Black

4.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC3B3B

#918533

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC3B3B

#68683B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC3B3B

#C9424F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chef’s Kiss 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

#D85947

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC3B3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C65E6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#38A9A9

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: #CC3B3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC3B3B;

CSS Variable

--color-chef’s-kiss: #CC3B3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chef’s-kiss': '#CC3B3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC3B3B] text-[#CC3B3B]

SCSS

$chef’s-kiss: #CC3B3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC3B3B?

#CC3B3B is Chef’s Kiss, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC3B3B warm or cool?

Chef’s Kiss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chef’s Kiss?

Chef’s Kiss works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chef’s Kiss?

Chef’s Kiss 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 Chef’s Kiss?

You can download Chef’s Kiss 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 Chef’s Kiss?

The hex code is #CC3B3B. In RGB it's 204, 59, 59, and in HSL it's 0°, 59%, 52%.

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