REDS

Red Coral

#CD6359

RGB 205, 99, 89 · HSL 5°, 54%, 58% · CMYK 0, 52, 57, 20

Red Coral is #CD6359 in HEX — rgb(205, 99, 89), hsl(5°, 54%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 57%, 20%).

Red Coral pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 54%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CD6359

RGB205, 99, 89

HSL5°, 54%, 58%

HSV5°, 57%, 80%

CMYK0, 52, 57, 20

Decimal13460313

CSS RGBrgb(205, 99, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 54%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Coral PPU1-5A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 2.7 · #C76356

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 2.9 · #CC6758

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 4.3 · #C26157

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 4.5 · #CC6653

Valspar

Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #C2584A

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 5.7 · #DF6B65

Benjamin Moore

Bubble CSP-1180

ΔE 5.8 · #C96462

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 6.7 · #E26D68

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.7 · #B64F48

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 7.7 · #E17360

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8.5 · #D75954

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.7 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.3 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.9 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.8 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#CD6359

#5AC4CE

Analogous

#CE5A8A

#CD6359

#CE9E5A

Triadic

#CD6359

#5ACE64

#645ACE

Split-Complementary

#CD6359

#5ACE9E

#5A8ACE

Tetradic

#CD6359

#8ACE5A

#5AC4CE

#9E5ACE

Monochromatic

#6E2721

#A93C32

#CD6359

#DF9B95

#F1D3D0

Rectangle

#CD6359

#C4CE5A

#5AC4CE

#645ACE

Compound

#CD6359

#CE9E5A

#5AC4CE

#5A8ACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8837B

#DCA6A1

#E8CECB

Darker

#B93E33

#822921

#4D1712

Saturation

#A58583

#CE645A

#E64F41

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#CD6359

#9D9255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD6359

#7E7E5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD6359

#CB656D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Coral 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

#D9775E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD6359

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67C82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#44AEB7

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: #CD6359;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD6359;

CSS Variable

--color-red-coral: #CD6359;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-coral': '#CD6359' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD6359] text-[#CD6359]

SCSS

$red-coral: #CD6359;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD6359?

#CD6359 is Red Coral, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD6359 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Red Coral?

Red Coral 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 Red Coral?

You can download Red Coral 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 Red Coral?

The hex code is #CD6359. In RGB it's 205, 99, 89, and in HSL it's 5°, 54%, 58%.

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