REDS

Lick and Kiss

#EE5577

RGB 238, 85, 119 · HSL 347°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 64, 50, 7

Lick and Kiss is #EE5577 in HEX — rgb(238, 85, 119), hsl(347°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 50%, 7%).

Lick and Kiss pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 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#EE5577

RGB238, 85, 119

HSL347°, 82%, 63%

HSV347°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 64, 50, 7

Decimal15619447

CSS RGBrgb(238, 85, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Youthful Coral 170B-5

ΔE 4 · #F96083

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 5.9 · #DC506E

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 8.9 · #DA5265

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 9.1 · #D04667

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 9.7 · #F56F88

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 10 · #F06D87

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 11 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 13.5 · #C84F68

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 13.6 · #D72D6D

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 14 · #CB556E

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 16.1 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 21.1 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 21.5 · #F93753

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.3 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 25.8 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.4 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#EE5577

#53EECC

Analogous

#EE53C2

#EE5577

#EE7F53

Triadic

#EE5577

#75EE53

#5375EE

Split-Complementary

#EE5577

#53EE7F

#53C2EE

Tetradic

#EE5577

#C2EE53

#53EECC

#7F53EE

Monochromatic

#990F2D

#DF1642

#EE5577

#F599AD

#FCDFE5

Rectangle

#EE5577

#EECC53

#53EECC

#5375EE

Compound

#EE5577

#EE7F53

#53EECC

#53C2EE

Variations

Lighter

#F17690

#EE9FB0

#F1CBD3

Darker

#ED1443

#A8092B

#640318

Saturation

#B88993

#EE5375

#F74B70

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.20:1

Deuteranopia

#EE5577

#ABA273

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE5577

#818173

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE5577

#EA6269

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lick and Kiss 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

#F26C74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE5577

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF7199

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#36DBB7

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: #EE5577;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE5577;

CSS Variable

--color-lick-and-kiss: #EE5577;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lick-and-kiss': '#EE5577' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE5577] text-[#EE5577]

SCSS

$lick-and-kiss: #EE5577;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE5577?

#EE5577 is Lick and Kiss, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE5577 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lick and Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Lick and Kiss?

Lick and Kiss 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 Lick and Kiss?

You can download Lick and Kiss 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 Lick and Kiss?

The hex code is #EE5577. In RGB it's 238, 85, 119, and in HSL it's 347°, 82%, 63%.

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