REDS

Coral Clay

#BF796E

RGB 191, 121, 110 · HSL 8°, 39%, 59% · CMYK 0, 37, 42, 25

Coral Clay is #BF796E in HEX — rgb(191, 121, 110), hsl(8°, 39%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 42%, 25%).

Coral Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 39%, 59%. 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#BF796E

RGB191, 121, 110

HSL8°, 39%, 59%

HSV8°, 42%, 75%

CMYK0, 37, 42, 25

Decimal12548462

CSS RGBrgb(191, 121, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 39%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Clay SW9005

Exact match

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 0.9 · #C0786D

Valspar

Rhapsody 2002-5C

ΔE 1.1 · #C27B71

Benjamin Moore

Badlands 1293

ΔE 1.8 · #BD756C

Behr

November HDC-FL14-2

ΔE 2 · #BE7669

Dulux

Morocco S05F7

ΔE 3.9 · #B56F66

PPG

Chili Pepper 1057-5

ΔE 4 · #CA7C74

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 4.9 · #C47967

Vista Paint

Prairie Island K-1090

ΔE 5 · #C57C69

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 5.7 · #C8756D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5.7 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.3 · #CD746D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.8 · #C27654

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

#BF796E

#6EB4BF

Analogous

#BF6E8C

#BF796E

#BFA16E

Triadic

#BF796E

#6EBF79

#796EBF

Split-Complementary

#BF796E

#6EBFA1

#6E8CBF

Tetradic

#BF796E

#8CBF6E

#6EB4BF

#A16EBF

Monochromatic

#67352D

#9C5044

#BF796E

#D7AAA3

#EEDBD8

Rectangle

#BF796E

#B4BF6E

#6EB4BF

#796EBF

Compound

#BF796E

#BFA16E

#6EB4BF

#6E8CBF

Variations

Lighter

#CC938B

#D5B1AB

#E4D3D0

Darker

#AA5447

#76392F

#46201B

Saturation

#A38D8A

#BF796E

#DF614E

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#BF796E

#9D956C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF796E

#888870

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF796E

#BE797E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Clay 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

#CF876E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF796E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC8C92

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.

#569FAA

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: #BF796E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF796E;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-clay: #BF796E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-clay': '#BF796E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF796E] text-[#BF796E]

SCSS

$coral-clay: #BF796E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF796E?

#BF796E is Coral Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF796E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Clay?

Coral Clay 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 Clay?

You can download Coral Clay 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 Clay?

The hex code is #BF796E. In RGB it's 191, 121, 110, and in HSL it's 8°, 39%, 59%.

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