REDS

Bloody Salmon

#CC4433

RGB 204, 68, 51 · HSL 7°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 67, 75, 20

Bloody Salmon is #CC4433 in HEX — rgb(204, 68, 51), hsl(7°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 75%, 20%).

Bloody Salmon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#CC4433

RGB204, 68, 51

HSL7°, 60%, 50%

HSV7°, 75%, 80%

CMYK0, 67, 75, 20

Decimal13386803

CSS RGBrgb(204, 68, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 3.9 · #C0402E

Dulux

Extravagance S07G9

ΔE 3.9 · #CF3D34

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 4.1 · #C13A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 4.2 · #CE4E35

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 5.1 · #C4342D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 6 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 6.4 · #C33A36

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7.3 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7.5 · #B8352E

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 7.7 · #CB3234

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 7.9 · #DA5838

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 8.3 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 8.5 · #BF413A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8.7 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#CC4433

#33BACC

Analogous

#CC336E

#CC4433

#CC9133

Triadic

#CC4433

#33CC45

#4533CC

Split-Complementary

#CC4433

#33CC91

#336ECC

Tetradic

#CC4433

#6ECC33

#33BACC

#9133CC

Monochromatic

#521C14

#8F3024

#CC4433

#DB7D70

#EBB5AD

Rectangle

#CC4433

#BACC33

#33BACC

#4533CC

Compound

#CC4433

#CC9133

#33BACC

#336ECC

Variations

Lighter

#D66A5C

#DA958B

#E5C4C0

Darker

#A63526

#742318

#45130D

Saturation

#966E69

#CC4533

#E63119

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

4.73:1

vs Black

4.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CC4433

#94872A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC4433

#6C6C36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC4433

#CA4854

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bloody Salmon 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

#D86041

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC4433

Daylight 5500K

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

#C66566

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.

#3597A4

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: #CC4433;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC4433;

CSS Variable

--color-bloody-salmon: #CC4433;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bloody-salmon': '#CC4433' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC4433] text-[#CC4433]

SCSS

$bloody-salmon: #CC4433;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC4433?

#CC4433 is Bloody Salmon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC4433 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bloody Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Bloody Salmon?

Bloody Salmon 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 Bloody Salmon?

You can download Bloody Salmon 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 Bloody Salmon?

The hex code is #CC4433. In RGB it's 204, 68, 51, and in HSL it's 7°, 60%, 50%.

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