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Coral Reef

#C7BCA2

RGB 199, 188, 162 · HSL 42°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 22

Coral Reef is #C7BCA2 in HEX — rgb(199, 188, 162), hsl(42°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 22%).

Coral Reef pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 25%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C7BCA2

RGB199, 188, 162

HSL42°, 25%, 71%

HSV42°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 22

Decimal13089954

CSS RGBrgb(199, 188, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 0.4 · #C6BCA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 0.7 · #C8BDA4

Benjamin Moore

Market CW-30

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BDA3

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

ΔE 1 · #C4BAA1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.1 · #C7BBA3

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 1.3 · #C8BBA3

Behr

Rye Bread PPU8-10

ΔE 2 · #CDBEA3

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C2A6

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.3 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.4 · #CEC3AD

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 3.5 · #CEBE9F

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 3.7 · #C1B298

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 5.3 · #D9C6AB

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7BCA2

#A3AEC8

Analogous

#C8AAA3

#C7BCA2

#C0C8A3

Triadic

#C7BCA2

#A3C8BC

#BCA3C8

Split-Complementary

#C7BCA2

#A3C0C8

#AAA3C8

Tetradic

#C7BCA2

#A3C8AA

#A3AEC8

#C8A3C0

Monochromatic

#83734E

#AB9A73

#C7BCA2

#E4DFD2

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C7BCA2

#AEC8A3

#A3AEC8

#BCA3C8

Compound

#C7BCA2

#C0C8A3

#A3AEC8

#AAA3C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3CAB5

#DCD6C9

#EAE7E1

Darker

#AE9C74

#7F6F48

#4B4129

Saturation

#BBB7B0

#C8BCA3

#E3C887

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BCA2

#C4BEA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BCA2

#BEBEA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BCA2

#C8B8BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coral Reef brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D5BA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BCA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BFB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8190B3

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: #C7BCA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BCA2;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-reef: #C7BCA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-reef': '#C7BCA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BCA2] text-[#C7BCA2]

SCSS

$coral-reef: #C7BCA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BCA2?

#C7BCA2 is Coral Reef, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7BCA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Reef?

Coral Reef works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Coral Reef?

Coral Reef pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Coral Reef?

You can download Coral Reef 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 Reef?

The hex code is #C7BCA2. In RGB it's 199, 188, 162, and in HSL it's 42°, 25%, 71%.

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