REDS

Coral Garden

#CF8179

RGB 207, 129, 121 · HSL 6°, 47%, 64% · CMYK 0, 38, 42, 19

Coral Garden is #CF8179 in HEX — rgb(207, 129, 121), hsl(6°, 47%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 42%, 19%).

Coral Garden pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 47%, 64%. 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#CF8179

RGB207, 129, 121

HSL6°, 47%, 64%

HSV6°, 42%, 81%

CMYK0, 38, 42, 19

Decimal13599097

CSS RGBrgb(207, 129, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 47%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Pink 57

ΔE 1.2 · #D28279

Vista Paint

Marble Pink C-56

ΔE 1.8 · #D18277

PPG

Chili Pepper 1057-5

ΔE 1.9 · #CA7C74

Dulux

Pink Papaya S05G6

ΔE 2.1 · #D5847E

Behr

Terra Cotta Clay M200-5

ΔE 3.1 · #D28275

Valspar

Rhapsody 2002-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #C27B71

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 4.7 · #D98685

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 4.8 · #C8756D

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Clay SW9005

ΔE 5.1 · #BF796E

Benjamin Moore

Spiced 1201

ΔE 5.4 · #C27A6B

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6.4 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.4 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.2 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.3 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.9 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.2 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#CF8179

#78C6CE

Analogous

#CE789B

#CF8179

#CEAC78

Triadic

#CF8179

#78CE81

#8178CE

Split-Complementary

#CF8179

#78CEAC

#789BCE

Tetradic

#CF8179

#9BCE78

#78C6CE

#AC78CE

Monochromatic

#7F362E

#B84E42

#CF8179

#E3B5B0

#F7EAE9

Rectangle

#CF8179

#C6CE78

#78C6CE

#8178CE

Compound

#CF8179

#CEAC78

#78C6CE

#789BCE

Variations

Lighter

#D89A93

#DEB6B2

#E9D6D4

Darker

#C05145

#88352B

#501E18

Saturation

#B09996

#CE8178

#E76D60

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8179

#A9A177

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8179

#92927A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8179

#CE8287

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Garden 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

#DB8D76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8179

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8929A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#5CB0B9

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: #CF8179;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8179;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-garden: #CF8179;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-garden': '#CF8179' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8179] text-[#CF8179]

SCSS

$coral-garden: #CF8179;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8179?

#CF8179 is Coral Garden, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8179 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Garden?

Coral Garden 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 Garden?

You can download Coral Garden 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 Garden?

The hex code is #CF8179. In RGB it's 207, 129, 121, and in HSL it's 6°, 47%, 64%.

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