REDS

Coral Serenade

#E1899C

RGB 225, 137, 156 · HSL 347°, 59%, 71% · CMYK 0, 39, 31, 12

Coral Serenade is #E1899C in HEX — rgb(225, 137, 156), hsl(347°, 59%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 31%, 12%).

Coral Serenade pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 59%, 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#E1899C

RGB225, 137, 156

HSL347°, 59%, 71%

HSV347°, 39%, 88%

CMYK0, 39, 31, 12

Decimal14780828

CSS RGBrgb(225, 137, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 59%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coral Serenade 180D-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 3.1 · #D98899

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 3.5 · #EB92A3

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-40

ΔE 3.6 · #DD8D9C

Valspar

Reflecting Rose 1007-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #D68095

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 4.2 · #EA899A

Vista Paint

Rosey Bouquet K-706

ΔE 4.3 · #DA8C9B

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 4.8 · #D4839A

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 5.6 · #D6859F

Dunn-Edwards

First Love DE5053

ΔE 7.2 · #CF758A

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 9.3 · #D593A5

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.6 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.7 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.8 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.6 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 30.1 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#E1899C

#89E1CE

Analogous

#E189C8

#E1899C

#E1A289

Triadic

#E1899C

#9CE189

#899CE1

Split-Complementary

#E1899C

#89E1A2

#89C8E1

Tetradic

#E1899C

#C8E189

#89E1CE

#A289E1

Monochromatic

#A62B46

#D14D69

#E1899C

#F0C6CF

#FAEBEE

Rectangle

#E1899C

#E1CE89

#89E1CE

#899CE1

Compound

#E1899C

#E1A289

#89E1CE

#89C8E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7A1B0

#E9BCC6

#F0DADF

Darker

#D54D6A

#A4233F

#611324

Saturation

#C2A8AE

#E1899C

#F07A94

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1899C

#B4AF9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1899C

#9D9D9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1899C

#DE8F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Serenade 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

#E89390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1899C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D598B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#67CDB7

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: #E1899C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1899C;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-serenade: #E1899C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-serenade': '#E1899C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1899C] text-[#E1899C]

SCSS

$coral-serenade: #E1899C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1899C?

#E1899C is Coral Serenade, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E1899C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Serenade?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Serenade?

Coral Serenade 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 Serenade?

You can download Coral Serenade 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 Serenade?

The hex code is #E1899C. In RGB it's 225, 137, 156, and in HSL it's 347°, 59%, 71%.

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