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Coral Bay

#DDB8A3

RGB 221, 184, 163 · HSL 22°, 46%, 75% · CMYK 0, 17, 26, 13

Coral Bay is #DDB8A3 in HEX — rgb(221, 184, 163), hsl(22°, 46%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 26%, 13%).

Coral Bay pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 46%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DDB8A3

RGB221, 184, 163

HSL22°, 46%, 75%

HSV22°, 26%, 87%

CMYK0, 17, 26, 13

Decimal14530723

CSS RGBrgb(221, 184, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 46%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

San AC-10

ΔE 1.5 · #DBB9A2

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D9B69F

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #DFB8A7

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2.3 · #DBBBA7

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 2.7 · #D8B8A6

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 2.7 · #DCB8A8

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E0BFA8

Sherwin-Williams

Warming Peach SW6338

ΔE 2.9 · #E4B9A2

Vista Paint

Wasaga Beach K-1085

ΔE 3 · #E6BBA8

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 3.2 · #D5B59C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.3 · #E3BEA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 3.6 · #E0BFA5

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.7 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 11.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DDB8A3

#A2C7DD

Analogous

#DDA2AA

#DDB8A3

#DDD5A2

Triadic

#DDB8A3

#A2DDB7

#B7A2DD

Split-Complementary

#DDB8A3

#A2DDD5

#A2AADD

Tetradic

#DDB8A3

#AADDA2

#A2C7DD

#D5A2DD

Monochromatic

#A8653E

#C88C6A

#DDB8A3

#F1E2DA

#F8F1EC

Rectangle

#DDB8A3

#C7DDA2

#A2C7DD

#B7A2DD

Compound

#DDB8A3

#DDD5A2

#A2C7DD

#A2AADD

Variations

Lighter

#E3C6B5

#E8D5CA

#F0E7E2

Darker

#CA8C68

#9E5B34

#5E351D

Saturation

#C8BDB6

#DDB7A2

#EEB391

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDB8A3

#CCC4A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDB8A3

#BFBFA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDB8A3

#DDB6B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Coral Bay strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E5B795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDB8A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BCBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#7EACC7

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: #DDB8A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDB8A3;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-bay: #DDB8A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-bay': '#DDB8A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDB8A3] text-[#DDB8A3]

SCSS

$coral-bay: #DDB8A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDB8A3?

#DDB8A3 is Coral Bay, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDB8A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Bay?

Coral Bay works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Coral Bay?

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

Where can I download Coral Bay?

You can download Coral Bay 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 Bay?

The hex code is #DDB8A3. In RGB it's 221, 184, 163, and in HSL it's 22°, 46%, 75%.

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