REDS

Mellow Coral

#E3B5A8

RGB 227, 181, 168 · HSL 13°, 51%, 77% · CMYK 0, 20, 26, 11

Mellow Coral is #E3B5A8 in HEX — rgb(227, 181, 168), hsl(13°, 51%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 11%).

Mellow Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 51%, 77%. 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#E3B5A8

RGB227, 181, 168

HSL13°, 51%, 77%

HSV13°, 26%, 89%

CMYK0, 20, 26, 11

Decimal14923176

CSS RGBrgb(227, 181, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 51%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Peach 1199

ΔE 1.2 · #E5B6A7

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 1.6 · #E3B4AA

PPG

Shrimp Salad 18-15

ΔE 1.7 · #E3B8A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Embrace 48

ΔE 2.6 · #E8B8A7

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.9 · #E2BAAE

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 3.4 · #DFB8A7

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #E2BCAE

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.2 · #DCB8A8

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 4.3 · #E6B4AF

Dunn-Edwards

Retro Peach DEC703

ΔE 5.2 · #E7C0AD

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.8 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.3 · #F1A1A6

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 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

#E3B5A8

#A6D5E2

Analogous

#E2A6B7

#E3B5A8

#E2D1A6

Triadic

#E3B5A8

#A6E2B3

#B3A6E2

Split-Complementary

#E3B5A8

#A6E2D1

#A6B7E2

Tetradic

#E3B5A8

#B7E2A6

#A6D5E2

#D1A6E2

Monochromatic

#B5553B

#D0826D

#E3B5A8

#F5E5E0

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#E3B5A8

#D5E2A6

#A6D5E2

#B3A6E2

Compound

#E3B5A8

#E2D1A6

#A6D5E2

#A6B7E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8C3B8

#EBD3CD

#F2E6E3

Darker

#D27F69

#A94A2F

#642A1A

Saturation

#CDBFBB

#E2B3A6

#F1AB98

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B5A8

#CCC5A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B5A8

#BEBEAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B5A8

#E3B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mellow 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

#EAB499

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B5A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B9BD

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.

#81BDCD

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: #E3B5A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B5A8;

CSS Variable

--color-mellow-coral: #E3B5A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mellow-coral': '#E3B5A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B5A8] text-[#E3B5A8]

SCSS

$mellow-coral: #E3B5A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B5A8?

#E3B5A8 is Mellow Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B5A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mellow Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Mellow Coral?

Mellow 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 Mellow Coral?

You can download Mellow 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 Mellow Coral?

The hex code is #E3B5A8. In RGB it's 227, 181, 168, and in HSL it's 13°, 51%, 77%.

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