REDS

Khmer Curry

#EE5555

RGB 238, 85, 85 · HSL 0°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 64, 64, 7

Khmer Curry is #EE5555 in HEX — rgb(238, 85, 85), hsl(0°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 64%, 7%).

Khmer Curry pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 82%, 63%. 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#EE5555

RGB238, 85, 85

HSL0°, 82%, 63%

HSV0°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 64, 64, 7

Decimal15619413

CSS RGBrgb(238, 85, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 3.2 · #EE5851

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2002-30

ΔE 4.6 · #E75559

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 4.7 · #F5635D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 9.2 · #D24B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10 · #E0413A

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 10.2 · #DB4238

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 10.2 · #D43938

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 10.9 · #D75954

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 11 · #E63244

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 12.5 · #E15F65

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 13 · #C33A36

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 13.6 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 15.1 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 16.4 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.1 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 20.4 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#EE5555

#53EEEE

Analogous

#EE53A1

#EE5555

#EEA153

Triadic

#EE5555

#53EE53

#5353EE

Split-Complementary

#EE5555

#53EEA1

#53A1EE

Tetradic

#EE5555

#A1EE53

#53EEEE

#A153EE

Monochromatic

#990F0F

#DF1616

#EE5555

#F59999

#FCDFDF

Rectangle

#EE5555

#EEEE53

#53EEEE

#5353EE

Compound

#EE5555

#EEA153

#53EEEE

#53A1EE

Variations

Lighter

#F17676

#EE9F9F

#F1CBCB

Darker

#ED1414

#A80909

#640303

Saturation

#B88989

#EE5353

#F74B4B

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#EE5555

#ADA04E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE5555

#818155

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE5555

#EB5C67

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Khmer Curry 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

#F26C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE5555

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF717F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#36DBDB

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: #EE5555;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE5555;

CSS Variable

--color-khmer-curry: #EE5555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'khmer-curry': '#EE5555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE5555] text-[#EE5555]

SCSS

$khmer-curry: #EE5555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE5555?

#EE5555 is Khmer Curry, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE5555 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Khmer Curry?

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

What colors pair well with Khmer Curry?

Khmer Curry 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 Khmer Curry?

You can download Khmer Curry 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 Khmer Curry?

The hex code is #EE5555. In RGB it's 238, 85, 85, and in HSL it's 0°, 82%, 63%.

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