REDS

Ardent Coral

#E5756A

RGB 229, 117, 106 · HSL 5°, 70%, 66% · CMYK 0, 49, 54, 10

Ardent Coral is #E5756A in HEX — rgb(229, 117, 106), hsl(5°, 70%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 10%).

Ardent Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 70%, 66%. 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#E5756A

RGB229, 117, 106

HSL5°, 70%, 66%

HSV5°, 54%, 90%

CMYK0, 49, 54, 10

Decimal15037802

CSS RGBrgb(229, 117, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 70%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 2.5 · #DD7066

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 3.2 · #E77069

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 3.8 · #E26D68

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 3.9 · #DF6B65

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 4.4 · #E17360

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 6 · #EC7878

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 6 · #DA7867

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 6 · #D9766C

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 6.8 · #D76968

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 6.9 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 8.5 · #CC6653

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.1 · #E87257

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.1 · #D36E70

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 10.6 · #D75954

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 15.1 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.7 · #C27355

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 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

#E5756A

#6CDBE5

Analogous

#E56C9E

#E5756A

#E5B26C

Triadic

#E5756A

#6CE576

#766CE5

Split-Complementary

#E5756A

#6CE5B2

#6C9EE5

Tetradic

#E5756A

#9EE56C

#6CDBE5

#B26CE5

Monochromatic

#9C261C

#DA392B

#E5756A

#F0B2AD

#FBEBE9

Rectangle

#E5756A

#DBE56C

#6CDBE5

#766CE5

Compound

#E5756A

#E5B26C

#6CDBE5

#6C9EE5

Variations

Lighter

#EA9189

#EAB1AC

#F0D4D2

Darker

#DF3D2E

#A42115

#61120B

Saturation

#BB9996

#E5766C

#F26B5F

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5756A

#B2A666

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5756A

#90906C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5756A

#E3777F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ardent 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

#EB846B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5756A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8898F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#4CC7D2

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: #E5756A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5756A;

CSS Variable

--color-ardent-coral: #E5756A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ardent-coral': '#E5756A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5756A] text-[#E5756A]

SCSS

$ardent-coral: #E5756A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5756A?

#E5756A is Ardent Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5756A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ardent Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Ardent Coral?

Ardent 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 Ardent Coral?

You can download Ardent 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 Ardent Coral?

The hex code is #E5756A. In RGB it's 229, 117, 106, and in HSL it's 5°, 70%, 66%.

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