REDS

Coral Banks

#DA8C87

RGB 218, 140, 135 · HSL 4°, 53%, 69% · CMYK 0, 36, 38, 15

Coral Banks is #DA8C87 in HEX — rgb(218, 140, 135), hsl(4°, 53%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 38%, 15%).

Coral Banks pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 53%, 69%. 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#DA8C87

RGB218, 140, 135

HSL4°, 53%, 69%

HSV4°, 38%, 85%

CMYK0, 36, 38, 15

Decimal14322823

CSS RGBrgb(218, 140, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 53%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tuscan Image S05G5

ΔE 1.8 · #DC908C

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 2.3 · #D88E8B

Behr

Tropical Blooms BIC-17

ΔE 2.6 · #DA8784

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D98685

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1285

ΔE 4 · #DE9192

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 4.3 · #DD9592

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Rose K-1123

ΔE 4.3 · #CF857B

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Pink 57

ΔE 4.6 · #D28279

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 5 · #DF8686

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 5.7 · #D99294

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 6.5 · #CC8D84

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.8 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.9 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.7 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 18.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#DA8C87

#86D4DA

Analogous

#DA86AA

#DA8C87

#DAB686

Triadic

#DA8C87

#86DA8C

#8C86DA

Split-Complementary

#DA8C87

#86DAB6

#86AADA

Tetradic

#DA8C87

#AADA86

#86D4DA

#B686DA

Monochromatic

#98362F

#C8544C

#DA8C87

#ECC3C1

#F9ECEB

Rectangle

#DA8C87

#D4DA86

#86D4DA

#8C86DA

Compound

#DA8C87

#DAB686

#86D4DA

#86AADA

Variations

Lighter

#E1A39E

#E5BDBA

#EEDAD9

Darker

#CC564D

#993028

#5B1B16

Saturation

#BDA5A3

#DA8C86

#EC7C73

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA8C87

#B4AB85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA8C87

#9D9D88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA8C87

#D88D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Banks 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

#E39680

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA8C87

Daylight 5500K

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

#D09BA5

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.

#66BFC5

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: #DA8C87;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA8C87;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-banks: #DA8C87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-banks': '#DA8C87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA8C87] text-[#DA8C87]

SCSS

$coral-banks: #DA8C87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA8C87?

#DA8C87 is Coral Banks, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DA8C87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Banks?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Banks?

Coral Banks 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 Banks?

You can download Coral Banks 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 Banks?

The hex code is #DA8C87. In RGB it's 218, 140, 135, and in HSL it's 4°, 53%, 69%.

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