REDS

Chicken Comb

#DD2222

RGB 221, 34, 34 · HSL 0°, 73%, 50% · CMYK 0, 85, 85, 13

Chicken Comb is #DD2222 in HEX — rgb(221, 34, 34), hsl(0°, 73%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 85%, 13%).

Chicken Comb pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 73%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DD2222

RGB221, 34, 34

HSL0°, 73%, 50%

HSV0°, 85%, 87%

CMYK0, 85, 85, 13

Decimal14492194

CSS RGBrgb(221, 34, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 73%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chili Pepper 180B-7

ΔE 1.8 · #DB1E1D

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 8 · #CB2821

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 8.9 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 9.4 · #DD402E

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.4 · #FF4131

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 11 · #D0252F

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 11.1 · #DD452E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 12.7 · #EB5030

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.5 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 19.5 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 21.5 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 21.9 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 23.4 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.4 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 25.6 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 33.4 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#DD2222

#22DDDD

Analogous

#DD2280

#DD2222

#DD8022

Triadic

#DD2222

#22DD22

#2222DD

Split-Complementary

#DD2222

#22DD80

#227FDD

Tetradic

#DD2222

#80DD22

#22DDDD

#7F22DD

Monochromatic

#580E0E

#9A1818

#DD2222

#E76565

#F1A7A7

Rectangle

#DD2222

#DDDD22

#22DDDD

#2222DD

Compound

#DD2222

#DD8022

#22DDDD

#227FDD

Variations

Lighter

#E34F4F

#E28383

#E9BCBC

Darker

#B41818

#7E0E0E

#4B0707

Saturation

#9B6464

#DD2222

#EE1111

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

4.85:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DD2222

#998B07

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD2222

#676722

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD2222

#DA3144

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chicken Comb 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

#E54635

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD2222

Daylight 5500K

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

#D24B59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#29B0B0

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: #DD2222;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD2222;

CSS Variable

--color-chicken-comb: #DD2222;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicken-comb': '#DD2222' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD2222] text-[#DD2222]

SCSS

$chicken-comb: #DD2222;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD2222?

#DD2222 is Chicken Comb, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD2222 warm or cool?

Chicken Comb reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chicken Comb?

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

What colors pair well with Chicken Comb?

Chicken Comb 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 Chicken Comb?

You can download Chicken Comb 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 Chicken Comb?

The hex code is #DD2222. In RGB it's 221, 34, 34, and in HSL it's 0°, 73%, 50%.

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