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Cruel Jewel

#EE2288

RGB 238, 34, 136 · HSL 330°, 86%, 53% · CMYK 0, 86, 43, 7

Cruel Jewel is #EE2288 in HEX — rgb(238, 34, 136), hsl(330°, 86%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 43%, 7%).

Cruel Jewel pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 86%, 53%. 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#EE2288

RGB238, 34, 136

HSL330°, 86%, 53%

HSV330°, 86%, 93%

CMYK0, 86, 43, 7

Decimal15606408

CSS RGBrgb(238, 34, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 86%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 7.9 · #DD2F82

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 14.8 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 23.7 · #C94571

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 24.4 · #B7386E

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 26.5 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 27.1 · #AE3162

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 29.5 · #AE417B

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 30.2 · #CA4B65

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30.5 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 30.5 · #D55E7B

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 31 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 31.9 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 33.4 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 36 · #F93753

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 40.7 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 47.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#EE2288

#20EE87

Analogous

#EE20EE

#EE2288

#EE2020

Triadic

#EE2288

#87EE20

#2087EE

Split-Complementary

#EE2288

#20EE20

#20EEEE

Tetradic

#EE2288

#EEEE20

#20EE87

#2020EE

Monochromatic

#6D083B

#B40E61

#EE2288

#F467AD

#F9AED4

Rectangle

#EE2288

#EE8720

#20EE87

#2087EE

Compound

#EE2288

#EE2020

#20EE87

#20EEEE

Variations

Lighter

#F24D9F

#EC83B7

#EEBCD5

Darker

#CE0A6C

#91044A

#56002B

Saturation

#A66887

#EE2087

#F71887

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#EE2288

#9E9A84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE2288

#6F6F80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE2288

#E94B50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cruel Jewel 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

#F24681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE2288

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF4BA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#1FC773

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: #EE2288;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE2288;

CSS Variable

--color-cruel-jewel: #EE2288;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cruel-jewel': '#EE2288' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE2288] text-[#EE2288]

SCSS

$cruel-jewel: #EE2288;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE2288?

#EE2288 is Cruel Jewel, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EE2288 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cruel Jewel?

Cruel Jewel 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 Cruel Jewel?

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

Where can I download Cruel Jewel?

You can download Cruel Jewel 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 Cruel Jewel?

The hex code is #EE2288. In RGB it's 238, 34, 136, and in HSL it's 330°, 86%, 53%.

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