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Red-Eye

#DD1155

RGB 221, 17, 85 · HSL 340°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 92, 62, 13

Red-Eye is #DD1155 in HEX — rgb(221, 17, 85), hsl(340°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 62%, 13%).

Red-Eye pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 86%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DD1155

RGB221, 17, 85

HSL340°, 86%, 47%

HSV340°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 92, 62, 13

Decimal14487893

CSS RGBrgb(221, 17, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Firecracker 150B-6

ΔE 5.6 · #E8325E

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 14.2 · #D72D6D

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 15 · #F93753

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 16 · #C1334B

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 16.8 · #C93543

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 17.4 · #C53A4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 18 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 18.1 · #C32535

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 19.7 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 21.7 · #BF2D32

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 21.9 · #C53E40

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 22.8 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 26.6 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 26.7 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 29.5 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 30.3 · #B34C53

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DD1155

#11DF9A

Analogous

#DF11BD

#DD1155

#DF3311

Triadic

#DD1155

#55DF11

#1155DF

Split-Complementary

#DD1155

#11DF33

#11BDDF

Tetradic

#DD1155

#BDDF11

#11DF9A

#3311DF

Monochromatic

#51061F

#980B3A

#DD1155

#F14B82

#F792B4

Rectangle

#DD1155

#DF9A11

#11DF9A

#1155DF

Compound

#DD1155

#DF3311

#11DF9A

#11BDDF

Variations

Lighter

#F03674

#E9739A

#ECB3C6

Darker

#B60943

#80042D

#4C001A

Saturation

#97596E

#DF1155

#E70853

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.90:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DD1155

#958B4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD1155

#646450

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD1155

#D93342

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red-Eye strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E5395B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD1155

Daylight 5500K

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

#D23E7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#1BB07F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DD1155;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD1155;

CSS Variable

--color-red-eye: #DD1155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-eye': '#DD1155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD1155] text-[#DD1155]

SCSS

$red-eye: #DD1155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD1155?

#DD1155 is Red-Eye, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DD1155 warm or cool?

Red-Eye reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red-Eye?

Red-Eye works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red-Eye?

Red-Eye pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red-Eye?

You can download Red-Eye 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 Red-Eye?

The hex code is #DD1155. In RGB it's 221, 17, 85, and in HSL it's 340°, 86%, 47%.

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