REDS

Flushed

#DD5555

RGB 221, 85, 85 · HSL 0°, 67%, 60% · CMYK 0, 62, 62, 13

Flushed is #DD5555 in HEX — rgb(221, 85, 85), hsl(0°, 67%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 62%, 13%).

Flushed pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 67%, 60%. 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#DD5555

RGB221, 85, 85

HSL0°, 67%, 60%

HSV0°, 62%, 87%

CMYK0, 62, 62, 13

Decimal14505301

CSS RGBrgb(221, 85, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 67%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Benjamin Moore

Rose 2002-30

ΔE 4 · #E75559

Valspar

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ΔE 5.3 · #CF454A

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 6.3 · #E34B50

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 6.6 · #E15F65

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 7.2 · #CA4042

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 7.3 · #C74142

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 8 · #F5635D

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 8.1 · #C53E40

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.4 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 10.8 · #C33A36

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 11.6 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.8 · #BA4133

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 13.2 · #CB3234

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.4 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.5 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#DD5555

#55DDDD

Analogous

#DD5599

#DD5555

#DD9955

Triadic

#DD5555

#55DD55

#5555DD

Split-Complementary

#DD5555

#55DD99

#5599DD

Tetradic

#DD5555

#99DD55

#55DDDD

#9955DD

Monochromatic

#801919

#C02626

#DD5555

#EA9595

#F7D4D4

Rectangle

#DD5555

#DDDD55

#55DDDD

#5555DD

Compound

#DD5555

#DD9955

#55DDDD

#5599DD

Variations

Lighter

#E47777

#E59F9F

#ECCBCB

Darker

#D12424

#921616

#570B0B

Saturation

#AE8484

#DD5555

#EE4444

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

3.81:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.51:1

Deuteranopia

#DD5555

#A2964F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD5555

#7B7B55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD5555

#DA5B64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Flushed 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

#E56C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD5555

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2717F

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.

#3BC9C9

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: #DD5555;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD5555;

CSS Variable

--color-flushed: #DD5555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flushed': '#DD5555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD5555] text-[#DD5555]

SCSS

$flushed: #DD5555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD5555?

#DD5555 is Flushed, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD5555 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flushed?

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

What colors pair well with Flushed?

Flushed 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 Flushed?

You can download Flushed 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 Flushed?

The hex code is #DD5555. In RGB it's 221, 85, 85, and in HSL it's 0°, 67%, 60%.

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