REDS

Coral Orange

#E4694C

RGB 228, 105, 76 · HSL 11°, 74%, 60% · CMYK 0, 54, 67, 11

Coral Orange is #E4694C in HEX — rgb(228, 105, 76), hsl(11°, 74%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 67%, 11%).

Coral Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 74%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E4694C

RGB228, 105, 76

HSL11°, 74%, 60%

HSV11°, 67%, 89%

CMYK0, 54, 67, 11

Decimal14969164

CSS RGBrgb(228, 105, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 74%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jupiter 021

ΔE 3.3 · #E36E4B

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 3.9 · #E46B54

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 4.3 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 4.4 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 5.1 · #D65F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 5.8 · #E57059

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 5.9 · #D9624E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 6.9 · #E36E5A

Dulux

Slippery Salmon S06H7

ΔE 7.6 · #F87963

Behr

Orioles P190-5

ΔE 8.4 · #F86D5D

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 9.2 · #E16F3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 9.5 · #D0664F

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 9.7 · #F88258

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 10.7 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 12.6 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#E4694C

#4EC9E4

Analogous

#E44E7D

#E4694C

#E4B54E

Triadic

#E4694C

#4EE469

#694EE4

Split-Complementary

#E4694C

#4EE4B5

#4E7DE4

Tetradic

#E4694C

#7DE44E

#4EC9E4

#B54EE4

Monochromatic

#852914

#C83D1E

#E4694C

#EEA190

#F8DAD3

Rectangle

#E4694C

#C9E44E

#4EC9E4

#694EE4

Compound

#E4694C

#E4B54E

#4EC9E4

#4E7DE4

Variations

Lighter

#EA8771

#E8A99B

#EED0C9

Darker

#DA3E1B

#992910

#5B1707

Saturation

#B08B82

#E4694E

#F26140

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#E4694C

#AEA046

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4694C

#898950

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4694C

#E26A74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Orange 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

#EA7B54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4694C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D88078

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.

#33B4D1

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: #E4694C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4694C;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-orange: #E4694C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-orange': '#E4694C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4694C] text-[#E4694C]

SCSS

$coral-orange: #E4694C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4694C?

#E4694C is Coral Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E4694C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Orange?

Coral Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Coral Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #E4694C. In RGB it's 228, 105, 76, and in HSL it's 11°, 74%, 60%.

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