REDS

Coral

#E1917D

RGB 225, 145, 125 · HSL 12°, 63%, 69% · CMYK 0, 36, 44, 12

Coral is #E1917D in HEX — rgb(225, 145, 125), hsl(12°, 63%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 44%, 12%).

Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 63%, 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#E1917D

RGB225, 145, 125

HSL12°, 63%, 69%

HSV12°, 44%, 88%

CMYK0, 36, 44, 12

Decimal14782845

CSS RGBrgb(225, 145, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 63%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coral 032

Exact match

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 1.7 · #E18F79

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 1.9 · #E79580

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 1.9 · #E29581

Valspar

Sweetly Singing 2005-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #E18E78

PPG

Wright Pottery Red FLLW539

ΔE 3.7 · #D78775

Vista Paint

Graceful Ballerina C-1072

ΔE 3.9 · #D98879

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 4.4 · #DD897C

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 4.6 · #D28872

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 6.2 · #D78A6C

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.8 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.2 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.2 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#E1917D

#7ECEE2

Analogous

#E27E9C

#E1917D

#E2C47E

Triadic

#E1917D

#7EE292

#927EE2

Split-Complementary

#E1917D

#7EE2C4

#7E9CE2

Tetradic

#E1917D

#9CE27E

#7ECEE2

#C47EE2

Monochromatic

#A23E25

#D45D40

#E1917D

#F0C7BC

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#E1917D

#CEE27E

#7ECEE2

#927EE2

Compound

#E1917D

#E2C47E

#7ECEE2

#7E9CE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8A898

#E9C0B6

#F0DCD7

Darker

#D85F41

#A4391E

#612010

Saturation

#BFA7A1

#E2927E

#F08970

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1917D

#BBB07B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1917D

#A2A280

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1917D

#E09096

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral 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

#E89979

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1917D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D59E9D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#5DB7CE

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: #E1917D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1917D;

CSS Variable

--color-coral: #E1917D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral': '#E1917D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1917D] text-[#E1917D]

SCSS

$coral: #E1917D;

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#EA9E82 · ΔE 5.8

Tropical Fruit

#D1806D · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1917D?

#E1917D is Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E1917D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Coral?

Coral 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?

You can download 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 Coral?

The hex code is #E1917D. In RGB it's 225, 145, 125, and in HSL it's 12°, 63%, 69%.

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