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Mellow Coral

#E56F8F

RGB 229, 111, 143 · HSL 344°, 69%, 67% · CMYK 0, 52, 38, 10

Mellow Coral is #E56F8F in HEX — rgb(229, 111, 143), hsl(344°, 69%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 38%, 10%).

Mellow Coral pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 69%, 67%. 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#E56F8F

RGB229, 111, 143

HSL344°, 69%, 67%

HSV344°, 52%, 90%

CMYK0, 52, 38, 10

Decimal15036303

CSS RGBrgb(229, 111, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 69%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mellow Coral 170D-5

Exact match

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 3.9 · #DA6884

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 5.1 · #DA6D91

Dunn-Edwards

Love Letter DE5047

ΔE 5.3 · #E4658E

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2086-40

ΔE 5.7 · #EA7C9E

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 6.4 · #E06793

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 7.1 · #DE6491

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 7.6 · #CC617F

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 9.9 · #D46575

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 10.9 · #CB556E

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.1 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.2 · #C6628C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.4 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 21.4 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 28.6 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E56F8F

#71E5C6

Analogous

#E571CA

#E56F8F

#E58C71

Triadic

#E56F8F

#90E571

#7190E5

Split-Complementary

#E56F8F

#71E58C

#71CAE5

Tetradic

#E56F8F

#CAE571

#71E5C6

#8C71E5

Monochromatic

#9F1D40

#D9305D

#E56F8F

#F1B1C2

#FBE9EE

Rectangle

#E56F8F

#E5C671

#71E5C6

#7190E5

Compound

#E56F8F

#E58C71

#71E5C6

#71CAE5

Variations

Lighter

#EA8DA6

#EAAFBF

#F0D3DB

Darker

#DE3361

#A5173D

#620B22

Saturation

#BC99A3

#E57190

#F2648A

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E56F8F

#ACA68C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E56F8F

#8D8D8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E56F8F

#E1797D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mellow 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

#EB8086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E56F8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D885AB

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.

#51D2AF

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: #E56F8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E56F8F;

CSS Variable

--color-mellow-coral: #E56F8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mellow-coral': '#E56F8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E56F8F] text-[#E56F8F]

SCSS

$mellow-coral: #E56F8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E56F8F?

#E56F8F is Mellow Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E56F8F 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mellow Coral?

Mellow 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 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 #E56F8F. In RGB it's 229, 111, 143, and in HSL it's 344°, 69%, 67%.

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