REDS

Coral Red

#AA5842

RGB 170, 88, 66 · HSL 13°, 44%, 46% · CMYK 0, 48, 61, 33

Coral Red is #AA5842 in HEX — rgb(170, 88, 66), hsl(13°, 44%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 61%, 33%).

Coral Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 44%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AA5842

RGB170, 88, 66

HSL13°, 44%, 46%

HSV13°, 61%, 67%

CMYK0, 48, 61, 33

Decimal11163714

CSS RGBrgb(170, 88, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 44%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian CSP-1140

ΔE 1.5 · #AA5945

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Ore DE5153

ΔE 1.6 · #AF5B46

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 2.2 · #B05C44

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 2.5 · #AF5941

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A85341

Vista Paint

Carrot Cake C-1053

ΔE 3.1 · #A2513E

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 3.8 · #AE5849

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 3.9 · #A75546

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 4.9 · #A2583A

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 4.9 · #A14F34

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.5 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 9.8 · #A85953

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.8 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.4 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AA5842

#4293A9

Analogous

#A9425F

#AA5842

#A98C42

Triadic

#AA5842

#42A958

#5842A9

Split-Complementary

#AA5842

#42A98C

#425FA9

Tetradic

#AA5842

#5FA942

#4293A9

#8C42A9

Monochromatic

#3B1F17

#723B2C

#AA5842

#C78370

#DDB3A7

Rectangle

#AA5842

#93A942

#4293A9

#5842A9

Compound

#AA5842

#A98C42

#4293A9

#425FA9

Variations

Lighter

#C17560

#CB9B8D

#DEC6C0

Darker

#894532

#602F21

#391B13

Saturation

#856D66

#A95842

#CA4521

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5842

#857B3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5842

#6C6C45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5842

#A9585F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Red 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

#BF6F4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5842

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC7471

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3E7989

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AA5842;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA5842;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-red: #AA5842;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-red': '#AA5842' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA5842] text-[#AA5842]

SCSS

$coral-red: #AA5842;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5842?

#AA5842 is Coral Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5842 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Red?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Red?

Coral Red 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 Coral Red?

You can download Coral Red 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 Coral Red?

The hex code is #AA5842. In RGB it's 170, 88, 66, and in HSL it's 13°, 44%, 46%.

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