REDS

Coral Expression

#D76A69

RGB 215, 106, 105 · HSL 1°, 58%, 63% · CMYK 0, 51, 51, 16

Coral Expression is #D76A69 in HEX — rgb(215, 106, 105), hsl(1°, 58%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 51%, 16%).

Coral Expression pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 58%, 63%. 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#D76A69

RGB215, 106, 105

HSL1°, 58%, 63%

HSV1°, 51%, 84%

CMYK0, 51, 51, 16

Decimal14117481

CSS RGBrgb(215, 106, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 58%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 0.5 · #D76968

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 2.3 · #D76C6E

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 3.5 · #CD6766

Benjamin Moore

Bubble CSP-1180

ΔE 4.4 · #C96462

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 4.6 · #D36E70

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 5 · #E26D68

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 5.1 · #DD7066

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 6.3 · #EC7878

Valspar

Rouge Red 1007-1B

ΔE 6.3 · #DD7977

Dulux

Coral Oasis S04G7

ΔE 6.6 · #EA706E

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.7 · #CD746D

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 10.6 · #D75954

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.7 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.1 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.9 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.2 · #C27355

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

#D76A69

#6AD6D7

Analogous

#D76A9F

#D76A69

#D7A26A

Triadic

#D76A69

#6AD76C

#6C6AD7

Split-Complementary

#D76A69

#6AD7A2

#6A9FD7

Tetradic

#D76A69

#9FD76A

#6AD6D7

#A26AD7

Monochromatic

#852523

#C13633

#D76A69

#E7A7A6

#F8E3E3

Rectangle

#D76A69

#D6D76A

#6AD6D7

#6C6AD7

Compound

#D76A69

#D7A26A

#6AD6D7

#6A9FD7

Variations

Lighter

#DF8988

#E2ABAA

#EBD1D1

Darker

#CE3633

#912220

#561211

Saturation

#B19190

#D76C6A

#EB5956

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#D76A69

#A59B66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D76A69

#858569

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D76A69

#D56D74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Expression 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

#E17C6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D76A69

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE818E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#4EC1C3

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: #D76A69;

CSS — background

background-color: #D76A69;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-expression: #D76A69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-expression': '#D76A69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D76A69] text-[#D76A69]

SCSS

$coral-expression: #D76A69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D76A69?

#D76A69 is Coral Expression, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D76A69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Expression?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Expression?

Coral Expression 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 Expression?

You can download Coral Expression 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 Expression?

The hex code is #D76A69. In RGB it's 215, 106, 105, and in HSL it's 1°, 58%, 63%.

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