REDS

Coral Cloud

#DC958D

RGB 220, 149, 141 · HSL 6°, 53%, 71% · CMYK 0, 32, 36, 14

Coral Cloud is #DC958D in HEX — rgb(220, 149, 141), hsl(6°, 53%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 36%, 14%).

Coral Cloud pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 53%, 71%. 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#DC958D

RGB220, 149, 141

HSL6°, 53%, 71%

HSV6°, 36%, 86%

CMYK0, 32, 36, 14

Decimal14456205

CSS RGBrgb(220, 149, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 53%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Southwest Stone 220D-4

ΔE 2.1 · #E1958E

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2089-40

ΔE 2.7 · #E09C92

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 2.7 · #DD9592

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #E59C93

Dulux

Tuscan Image S05G5

ΔE 3 · #DC908C

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 3.2 · #DD9789

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #D88E8B

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 4.9 · #CC8D84

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 5 · #D69594

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 5.2 · #D89696

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.9 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.1 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.8 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 19.7 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DC958D

#8ED4DC

Analogous

#DC8EAD

#DC958D

#DCBD8E

Triadic

#DC958D

#8EDC96

#968EDC

Split-Complementary

#DC958D

#8EDCBD

#8EADDC

Tetradic

#DC958D

#ADDC8E

#8ED4DC

#BD8EDC

Monochromatic

#A03C31

#CA5F53

#DC958D

#EECCC8

#F9EDEB

Rectangle

#DC958D

#D4DC8E

#8ED4DC

#968EDC

Compound

#DC958D

#DCBD8E

#8ED4DC

#8EADDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3ABA4

#E7C3BF

#EFDDDC

Darker

#CE6054

#9E352A

#5D1E17

Saturation

#C1ACA9

#DC968E

#EE887C

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC958D

#B9B18C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC958D

#A4A48E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC958D

#DB969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Cloud 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

#E49C85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC958D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A1A9

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.

#6CBEC7

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: #DC958D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC958D;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-cloud: #DC958D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-cloud': '#DC958D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC958D] text-[#DC958D]

SCSS

$coral-cloud: #DC958D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC958D?

#DC958D is Coral Cloud, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC958D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Cloud?

Coral Cloud 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 Cloud?

You can download Coral Cloud 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 Cloud?

The hex code is #DC958D. In RGB it's 220, 149, 141, and in HSL it's 6°, 53%, 71%.

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