REDS

Coral Reef

#D9766C

RGB 217, 118, 108 · HSL 6°, 59%, 64% · CMYK 0, 46, 50, 15

Coral Reef is #D9766C in HEX — rgb(217, 118, 108), hsl(6°, 59%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 50%, 15%).

Coral Reef pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 59%, 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#D9766C

RGB217, 118, 108

HSL6°, 59%, 64%

HSV6°, 50%, 85%

CMYK0, 46, 50, 15

Decimal14251628

CSS RGBrgb(217, 118, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 59%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

Exact match

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #DA7867

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 4.8 · #DD7066

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 4.8 · #CC7365

Benjamin Moore

Coral 1298

ΔE 4.9 · #CD756A

Vista Paint

Fancy Nancy K-649

ΔE 4.9 · #E87F79

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.3 · #CD746D

PPG

Cranapple 1190-5

ΔE 5.6 · #DB8079

Dulux

Persimmon S05G7

ΔE 5.7 · #C97168

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 5.9 · #E5867B

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 6.6 · #D36E70

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.1 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 11.7 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#D9766C

#6DCFD9

Analogous

#D96D98

#D9766C

#D9AE6D

Triadic

#D9766C

#6DD978

#786DD9

Split-Complementary

#D9766C

#6DD9AE

#6D98D9

Tetradic

#D9766C

#98D96D

#6DCFD9

#AE6DD9

Monochromatic

#8A2E24

#C74233

#D9766C

#E9B0AA

#F9E8E7

Rectangle

#D9766C

#CFD96D

#6DCFD9

#786DD9

Compound

#D9766C

#D9AE6D

#6DCFD9

#6D98D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1938A

#E4B2AC

#ECD4D2

Darker

#D04535

#942B20

#581811

Saturation

#B39693

#D9786D

#EC695A

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#D9766C

#ABA069

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9766C

#8D8D6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9766C

#D7787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Reef 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

#E2856C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9766C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF8A90

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.

#50B9C5

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: #D9766C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9766C;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-reef: #D9766C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-reef': '#D9766C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9766C] text-[#D9766C]

SCSS

$coral-reef: #D9766C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9766C?

#D9766C is Coral Reef, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9766C 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Coral Reef?

Coral Reef 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 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 #D9766C. In RGB it's 217, 118, 108, and in HSL it's 6°, 59%, 64%.

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