REDS

Chilli Cashew

#CC5544

RGB 204, 85, 68 · HSL 7°, 57%, 53% · CMYK 0, 58, 67, 20

Chilli Cashew is #CC5544 in HEX — rgb(204, 85, 68), hsl(7°, 57%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 67%, 20%).

Chilli Cashew pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#CC5544

RGB204, 85, 68

HSL7°, 57%, 53%

HSV7°, 67%, 80%

CMYK0, 58, 67, 20

Decimal13391172

CSS RGBrgb(204, 85, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 57%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 1.5 · #CB5345

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 2.3 · #D05443

Benjamin Moore

Claret 2008-20

ΔE 2.5 · #CA5044

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 3 · #CF5942

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 3.1 · #D1584C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 3.3 · #C24F40

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 4.6 · #BE4C3E

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 5.3 · #C04D35

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.8 · #D75954

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7 · #BA4133

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.1 · #BD413A

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 7.9 · #CE4E35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.9 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.9 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 9.2 · #CC6653

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.1 · #B44C43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#CC5544

#43BCCB

Analogous

#CB4377

#CC5544

#CB9743

Triadic

#CC5544

#43CB53

#5343CB

Split-Complementary

#CC5544

#43CB97

#4377CB

Tetradic

#CC5544

#77CB43

#43BCCB

#9743CB

Monochromatic

#5C2119

#98372A

#CC5544

#DC8A7F

#ECC1BB

Rectangle

#CC5544

#BCCB43

#43BCCB

#5343CB

Compound

#CC5544

#CB9743

#43BCCB

#4377CB

Variations

Lighter

#D67568

#DA9C94

#E6C8C4

Darker

#AD3B2B

#79271C

#48160F

Saturation

#9C7773

#CB5343

#E53F29

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#CC5544

#998C3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC5544

#757546

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC5544

#CA5761

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chilli Cashew 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

#D86C4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC5544

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#3B9EAB

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: #CC5544;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC5544;

CSS Variable

--color-chilli-cashew: #CC5544;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilli-cashew': '#CC5544' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC5544] text-[#CC5544]

SCSS

$chilli-cashew: #CC5544;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC5544?

#CC5544 is Chilli Cashew, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC5544 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chilli Cashew?

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

What colors pair well with Chilli Cashew?

Chilli Cashew 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 Chilli Cashew?

You can download Chilli Cashew 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 Chilli Cashew?

The hex code is #CC5544. In RGB it's 204, 85, 68, and in HSL it's 7°, 57%, 53%.

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