ORANGES

Coral

#E89F84

RGB 232, 159, 132 · HSL 16°, 68%, 71% · CMYK 0, 31, 43, 9

Coral is #E89F84 in HEX — rgb(232, 159, 132), hsl(16°, 68%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 43%, 9%).

Coral pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 68%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E89F84

RGB232, 159, 132

HSL16°, 68%, 71%

HSV16°, 43%, 91%

CMYK0, 31, 43, 9

Decimal15245188

CSS RGBrgb(232, 159, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 68%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coral 026

Exact match

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 1.5 · #E59E85

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 2.9 · #E49C86

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 3.4 · #DE9981

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 3.5 · #E49780

Dulux

Salmon Slice S08G4

ΔE 3.6 · #F1A98D

Behr

Ceramic Glaze 240D-4

ΔE 3.9 · #EE9E89

Hallman-Lindsay

Trumpet Flower 1037

ΔE 4.7 · #E49977

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 5.4 · #F09D8A

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 5.6 · #F8AC8C

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.7 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.1 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.4 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 14.1 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.7 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E89F84

#83CDE7

Analogous

#E7839A

#E89F84

#E7D083

Triadic

#E89F84

#83E79E

#9E83E7

Split-Complementary

#E89F84

#83E7D0

#839AE7

Tetradic

#E89F84

#9AE783

#83CDE7

#D083E7

Monochromatic

#B04721

#DB6B43

#E89F84

#F4D0C3

#FBEEEA

Rectangle

#E89F84

#CDE783

#83CDE7

#9E83E7

Compound

#E89F84

#E7D083

#83CDE7

#839AE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECB19C

#ECC7B9

#F1DFD9

Darker

#DF6C42

#AE4119

#67250D

Saturation

#C4AEA6

#E79E83

#F39877

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E89F84

#C6BA82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E89F84

#AEAE88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E89F84

#E79DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#EDA47E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E89F84

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBA9A2

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.

#5FB5D4

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: #E89F84;

CSS — background

background-color: #E89F84;

CSS Variable

--color-coral: #E89F84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral': '#E89F84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E89F84] text-[#E89F84]

SCSS

$coral: #E89F84;

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#F5A48C · ΔE 4.3

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#F2A685 · ΔE 4.3

Succulent Peach

#E8A481 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E89F84?

#E89F84 is Coral, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E89F84 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining 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 tile, 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 #E89F84. In RGB it's 232, 159, 132, and in HSL it's 16°, 68%, 71%.

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