PINKS

Coral

#E3B9B1

RGB 227, 185, 177 · HSL 10°, 47%, 79% · CMYK 0, 19, 22, 11

Coral is #E3B9B1 in HEX — rgb(227, 185, 177), hsl(10°, 47%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 22%, 11%).

Coral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 10°, 47%, 79%. 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#E3B9B1

RGB227, 185, 177

HSL10°, 47%, 79%

HSV10°, 22%, 89%

CMYK0, 19, 22, 11

Decimal14924209

CSS RGBrgb(227, 185, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 47%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2173-50

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 1.4 · #E3B7B1

PPG

Sweet Peach 1065-4

ΔE 1.8 · #E2BCB3

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.1 · #DFB5B0

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.2 · #E2BAAE

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 2.6 · #EBBCB3

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 2.7 · #E1B8B5

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 2.8 · #E3B4AA

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 2.9 · #E2BEB4

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E2BCAE

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 3.5 · #DEB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 8.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E3B9B1

#B0DAE3

Analogous

#E3B0C1

#E3B9B1

#E3D2B0

Triadic

#E3B9B1

#B0E3B9

#B9B0E3

Split-Complementary

#E3B9B1

#B0E3D2

#B0C1E3

Tetradic

#E3B9B1

#C1E3B0

#B0DAE3

#D2B0E3

Monochromatic

#B85642

#CE8678

#E3B9B1

#F7EBE9

#F8EEEC

Rectangle

#E3B9B1

#DAE3B0

#B0DAE3

#B9B0E3

Compound

#E3B9B1

#E3D2B0

#B0DAE3

#B0C1E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8C7C0

#ECD6D2

#F2E8E6

Darker

#CF8273

#A84936

#63291E

Saturation

#D1C4C2

#E3B9B0

#F1AFA2

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B9B1

#CDC8B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B9B1

#C1C1B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B9B1

#E2B9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Coral 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

#EAB7A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B9B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7BCC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#8AC2CD

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E3B9B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B9B1;

CSS Variable

--color-coral: #E3B9B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral': '#E3B9B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B9B1] text-[#E3B9B1]

SCSS

$coral: #E3B9B1;

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#DDB6AE · ΔE 1.8

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#DEB4AA · ΔE 2.2

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#EABFB9 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B9B1?

#E3B9B1 is Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B9B1 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Coral?

Coral 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?

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 #E3B9B1. In RGB it's 227, 185, 177, and in HSL it's 10°, 47%, 79%.

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