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Shell Coral

#E88D68

RGB 232, 141, 104 · HSL 17°, 74%, 66% · CMYK 0, 39, 55, 9

Shell Coral is #E88D68 in HEX — rgb(232, 141, 104), hsl(17°, 74%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 55%, 9%).

Shell Coral pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 74%, 66%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E88D68

RGB232, 141, 104

HSL17°, 74%, 66%

HSV17°, 55%, 91%

CMYK0, 39, 55, 9

Decimal15240552

CSS RGBrgb(232, 141, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 74%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 2.2 · #E58F68

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 2.7 · #EA936E

Benjamin Moore

Flamingo 075

ΔE 2.8 · #E48F6A

Valspar

Toasted Apricot 2006-3B

ΔE 3.3 · #E38F66

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 4.6 · #EA9073

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 5.7 · #FA9B78

Behr

Roasted Seeds M220-5

ΔE 5.9 · #E5966F

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 6.2 · #E2946F

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 6.9 · #E98D5B

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 8.2 · #D37F50

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.4 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.2 · #E27A53

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.8 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.2 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.7 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E88D68

#68C4E8

Analogous

#E86884

#E88D68

#E8CD68

Triadic

#E88D68

#68E88C

#8C68E8

Split-Complementary

#E88D68

#68E8CD

#6884E8

Tetradic

#E88D68

#84E868

#68C4E8

#CD68E8

Monochromatic

#A03E18

#DF5A26

#E88D68

#F2BFAB

#FCEEE9

Rectangle

#E88D68

#C4E868

#68C4E8

#8C68E8

Compound

#E88D68

#E8CD68

#68C4E8

#6884E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDA386

#ECBDAA

#F0DAD1

Darker

#E45E29

#A83C11

#642208

Saturation

#BCA095

#E88C68

#F4885D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E88D68

#BFB165

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E88D68

#A1A16E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E88D68

#E78B93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shell Coral reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#ED9669

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E88D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB9B8D

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.

#49AED5

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: #E88D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #E88D68;

CSS Variable

--color-shell-coral: #E88D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell-coral': '#E88D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E88D68] text-[#E88D68]

SCSS

$shell-coral: #E88D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E88D68?

#E88D68 is Shell Coral, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E88D68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell Coral?

Shell Coral works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Shell Coral?

Shell Coral pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shell Coral?

You can download Shell 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 Shell Coral?

The hex code is #E88D68. In RGB it's 232, 141, 104, and in HSL it's 17°, 74%, 66%.

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