REDS

Desert Coral

#D16459

RGB 209, 100, 89 · HSL 6°, 57%, 58% · CMYK 0, 52, 57, 18

Desert Coral is #D16459 in HEX — rgb(209, 100, 89), hsl(6°, 57%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 57%, 18%).

Desert Coral pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 57%, 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#D16459

RGB209, 100, 89

HSL6°, 57%, 58%

HSV6°, 57%, 82%

CMYK0, 52, 57, 18

Decimal13722713

CSS RGBrgb(209, 100, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 57%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 1.5 · #D2635B

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 3.5 · #CC6758

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 4 · #C76356

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 4.3 · #CC6653

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 4.7 · #D86057

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 4.8 · #DF6B65

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #CD6651

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 5.8 · #E26D68

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 5.9 · #C26157

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 6.5 · #E17360

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.4 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.7 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 8.7 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.5 · #B44C43

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.4 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#D16459

#57C5D1

Analogous

#D15788

#D16459

#D1A057

Triadic

#D16459

#57D163

#6357D1

Split-Complementary

#D16459

#57D1A0

#5788D1

Tetradic

#D16459

#88D157

#57C5D1

#A057D1

Monochromatic

#70271F

#AC3C2F

#D16459

#E19B93

#F2D2CF

Rectangle

#D16459

#C5D157

#57C5D1

#6357D1

Compound

#D16459

#D1A057

#57C5D1

#5788D1

Variations

Lighter

#DA8278

#DEA6A0

#E8CECB

Darker

#BD3E30

#84291E

#4E1710

Saturation

#A68582

#D16357

#E85140

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#D16459

#A09555

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D16459

#80805B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D16459

#CF666E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert 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

#DC785E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D16459

Daylight 5500K

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

#C97D82

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.

#41AEBB

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: #D16459;

CSS — background

background-color: #D16459;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-coral: #D16459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-coral': '#D16459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D16459] text-[#D16459]

SCSS

$desert-coral: #D16459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D16459?

#D16459 is Desert Coral, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D16459 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Coral?

Desert 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 Desert Coral?

You can download Desert 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 Desert Coral?

The hex code is #D16459. In RGB it's 209, 100, 89, and in HSL it's 6°, 57%, 58%.

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