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Deep Coral

#DA7C55

RGB 218, 124, 85 · HSL 18°, 64%, 59% · CMYK 0, 43, 61, 15

Deep Coral is #DA7C55 in HEX — rgb(218, 124, 85), hsl(18°, 64%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 61%, 15%).

Deep Coral pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 64%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DA7C55

RGB218, 124, 85

HSL18°, 64%, 59%

HSV18°, 61%, 85%

CMYK0, 43, 61, 15

Decimal14318677

CSS RGBrgb(218, 124, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 64%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Coral DE5173

Exact match

PPG

Copper Penny 17-24

ΔE 1.3 · #D67953

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 1.7 · #DD7F5A

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 2.1 · #D67C56

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 2.5 · #D37A51

Behr

Pumpkin Puree M220-6

ΔE 3.1 · #DB7D50

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2168-30

ΔE 3.6 · #DD8153

Vista Paint

Jack-O-Lantern C-1037

ΔE 3.6 · #D0784D

Valspar

Roasted Squash 2006-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #D4744A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 4.6 · #E27A53

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 5.2 · #D37F50

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7.2 · #C5714F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10 · #C27355

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.7 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.4 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 14.5 · #C35831

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DA7C55

#54B1D9

Analogous

#D9546E

#DA7C55

#D9BF54

Triadic

#DA7C55

#54D97C

#7C54D9

Split-Complementary

#DA7C55

#54D9BF

#546ED9

Tetradic

#DA7C55

#6ED954

#54B1D9

#BF54D9

Monochromatic

#79371B

#B85328

#DA7C55

#E7AC92

#F5DCD1

Rectangle

#DA7C55

#B1D954

#54B1D9

#7C54D9

Compound

#DA7C55

#D9BF54

#54B1D9

#546ED9

Variations

Lighter

#E19676

#E2B39E

#EBD4CA

Darker

#C95827

#8D3B18

#54220D

Saturation

#AB8E82

#D97C54

#EC7441

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA7C55

#B0A251

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA7C55

#92925B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA7C55

#D97A82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Deep Coral reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E38A5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA7C55

Daylight 5500K

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

#D08F7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#3B9CC5

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: #DA7C55;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA7C55;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-coral: #DA7C55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-coral': '#DA7C55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA7C55] text-[#DA7C55]

SCSS

$deep-coral: #DA7C55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA7C55?

#DA7C55 is Deep Coral, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DA7C55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Coral?

Deep Coral works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Deep Coral?

Deep Coral pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Deep Coral?

You can download Deep 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 Deep Coral?

The hex code is #DA7C55. In RGB it's 218, 124, 85, and in HSL it's 18°, 64%, 59%.

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