REDS

Almond Rose

#CC8888

RGB 204, 136, 136 · HSL 0°, 40%, 67% · CMYK 0, 33, 33, 20

Almond Rose is #CC8888 in HEX — rgb(204, 136, 136), hsl(0°, 40%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 33%, 20%).

Almond Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 40%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CC8888

RGB204, 136, 136

HSL0°, 40%, 67%

HSV0°, 33%, 80%

CMYK0, 33, 33, 20

Decimal13404296

CSS RGBrgb(204, 136, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 40%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 1.9 · #CF8A8D

Dulux

All's Ace S03F5

ΔE 2 · #C68686

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1279

ΔE 3.8 · #C8878D

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 4.1 · #D99193

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 4.2 · #D88E8B

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 4.3 · #D99294

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 4.3 · #C47D7C

Vista Paint

Impatient Heart C-62

ΔE 4.4 · #C37D7B

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 5.6 · #DD9592

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6.3 · #C47977

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.1 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.5 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.3 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 12.8 · #CD746D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 21.4 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CC8888

#89CDCD

Analogous

#CD89AB

#CC8888

#CDAB89

Triadic

#CC8888

#89CD89

#8989CD

Split-Complementary

#CC8888

#89CDAB

#89ABCD

Tetradic

#CC8888

#ABCD89

#89CDCD

#AB89CD

Monochromatic

#843939

#B65454

#CC8888

#E3BFBF

#F7EDED

Rectangle

#CC8888

#CDCD89

#89CDCD

#8989CD

Compound

#CC8888

#CDAB89

#89CDCD

#89ABCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7A1A1

#DEBBBB

#EAD9D9

Darker

#BA5757

#873535

#501E1E

Saturation

#B5A1A1

#CD8989

#E67070

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC8888

#AAA387

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC8888

#969688

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC8888

#CA8A8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Almond Rose 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

#D89381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC8888

Daylight 5500K

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

#C698A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#6CB7B7

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: #CC8888;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC8888;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-rose: #CC8888;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-rose': '#CC8888' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC8888] text-[#CC8888]

SCSS

$almond-rose: #CC8888;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8888?

#CC8888 is Almond Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC8888 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Almond Rose?

Almond Rose 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 Almond Rose?

You can download Almond Rose 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 Almond Rose?

The hex code is #CC8888. In RGB it's 204, 136, 136, and in HSL it's 0°, 40%, 67%.

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