REDS

Silk Stone

#CC9999

RGB 204, 153, 153 · HSL 0°, 33%, 70% · CMYK 0, 25, 25, 20

Silk Stone is #CC9999 in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 153), hsl(0°, 33%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 25%, 20%).

Silk Stone pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 33%, 70%. 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#CC9999

RGB204, 153, 153

HSL0°, 33%, 70%

HSV0°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 25, 20

Decimal13408665

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 33%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shiny Kettle S180-4

ΔE 1.1 · #CF9C9C

Benjamin Moore

Amaryllis 1256

ΔE 1.6 · #C99997

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Canyon 119

ΔE 1.6 · #C99997

Dulux

Remembrance S04D4

ΔE 2.2 · #CA9C9C

Vista Paint

Angela Canyon C-118

ΔE 2.5 · #C89894

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 2.5 · #C69592

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 2.8 · #C39393

PPG

Floral Tapestry 1052-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C39191

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C19091

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 4.7 · #C4989E

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.4 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.2 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.4 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 16.4 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.9 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CC9999

#99CCCC

Analogous

#CC99B3

#CC9999

#CCB399

Triadic

#CC9999

#99CC99

#9999CC

Split-Complementary

#CC9999

#99CCB3

#99B2CC

Tetradic

#CC9999

#B3CC99

#99CCCC

#B299CC

Monochromatic

#884444

#B26666

#CC9999

#E5CCCC

#F6EEEE

Rectangle

#CC9999

#CCCC99

#99CCCC

#9999CC

Compound

#CC9999

#CCB399

#99CCCC

#99B2CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6AEAE

#DEC4C4

#EADEDE

Darker

#B66868

#863F3F

#4F2323

Saturation

#BAABAB

#CC9999

#E58080

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9999

#B1AD98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9999

#A3A399

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9999

#CB9A9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Silk Stone 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

#D89F8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9999

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A4B2

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.

#7BB5B5

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: #CC9999;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9999;

CSS Variable

--color-silk-stone: #CC9999;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silk-stone': '#CC9999' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9999] text-[#CC9999]

SCSS

$silk-stone: #CC9999;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9999?

#CC9999 is Silk Stone, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9999 warm or cool?

Silk Stone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silk Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Silk Stone?

Silk Stone 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 Silk Stone?

You can download Silk Stone 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 Silk Stone?

The hex code is #CC9999. In RGB it's 204, 153, 153, and in HSL it's 0°, 33%, 70%.

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