REDS

Paper Hearts

#CC4466

RGB 204, 68, 102 · HSL 345°, 57%, 53% · CMYK 0, 67, 50, 20

Paper Hearts is #CC4466 in HEX — rgb(204, 68, 102), hsl(345°, 57%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 50%, 20%).

Paper Hearts pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 57%, 53%. 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#CC4466

RGB204, 68, 102

HSL345°, 57%, 53%

HSV345°, 67%, 80%

CMYK0, 67, 50, 20

Decimal13386854

CSS RGBrgb(204, 68, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 57%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 1.4 · #D04667

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Punch DE5048

ΔE 3.8 · #D04A70

Behr

Matadors Cape M160-6

ΔE 4 · #D34F71

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 4 · #CA4B65

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 5.9 · #C84F68

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.6 · #CB556E

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 8.7 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 10.6 · #AE3D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 10.7 · #AB3756

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 12.5 · #D72D6D

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 12.8 · #A4334E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.2 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 22.2 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 27.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#CC4466

#43CBA9

Analogous

#CB43A9

#CC4466

#CB6543

Triadic

#CC4466

#65CB43

#4365CB

Split-Complementary

#CC4466

#43CB65

#43A9CB

Tetradic

#CC4466

#A9CB43

#43CBA9

#6543CB

Monochromatic

#5C192A

#982A45

#CC4466

#DC7F96

#ECBBC7

Rectangle

#CC4466

#CBA943

#43CBA9

#4365CB

Compound

#CC4466

#CB6543

#43CBA9

#43A9CB

Variations

Lighter

#D66884

#DA94A6

#E6C4CD

Darker

#AD2B4C

#791C33

#480F1D

Saturation

#9C737D

#CB4365

#E52958

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

4.58:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#CC4466

#918962

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC4466

#6C6C62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC4466

#C95057

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Paper Hearts 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

#D86068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC4466

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6658C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#3BAB8F

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: #CC4466;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC4466;

CSS Variable

--color-paper-hearts: #CC4466;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper-hearts': '#CC4466' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC4466] text-[#CC4466]

SCSS

$paper-hearts: #CC4466;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC4466?

#CC4466 is Paper Hearts, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC4466 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Hearts?

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

What colors pair well with Paper Hearts?

Paper Hearts 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 Paper Hearts?

You can download Paper Hearts 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 Paper Hearts?

The hex code is #CC4466. In RGB it's 204, 68, 102, and in HSL it's 345°, 57%, 53%.

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