REDS

California Coral

#E9A1A0

RGB 233, 161, 160 · HSL 1°, 62%, 77% · CMYK 0, 31, 31, 9

California Coral is #E9A1A0 in HEX — rgb(233, 161, 160), hsl(1°, 62%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 31%, 9%).

California Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 62%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E9A1A0

RGB233, 161, 160

HSL1°, 62%, 77%

HSV1°, 31%, 91%

CMYK0, 31, 31, 9

Decimal15311264

CSS RGBrgb(233, 161, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 62%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

California Coral M190-4

Exact match

Dulux

Tangelo S05G4

ΔE 1.7 · #E5A1A0

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #EDA09F

Vista Paint

Pink Carnation K-667

ΔE 2.3 · #EEA5A7

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 3.4 · #DE9B98

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2006-50

ΔE 3.6 · #EBA7AA

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 4.1 · #EC9B9D

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 4.1 · #F4A6A1

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 4.2 · #F1A1A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 4.2 · #EBA0A7

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 5.9 · #F0AFA8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.4 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.5 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.5 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 19.5 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#E9A1A0

#A0E8E9

Analogous

#E9A0C3

#E9A1A0

#E9C6A0

Triadic

#E9A1A0

#A0E9A1

#A1A0E9

Split-Complementary

#E9A1A0

#A0E9C6

#A0C3E9

Tetradic

#E9A1A0

#C3E9A0

#A0E8E9

#C6A0E9

Monochromatic

#C2302E

#DA6462

#E9A1A0

#F7DEDE

#FAEBEA

Rectangle

#E9A1A0

#E8E9A0

#A0E8E9

#A1A0E9

Compound

#E9A1A0

#E9C6A0

#A0E8E9

#A0C3E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDB4B3

#EECAC9

#F3E2E2

Darker

#DD5F5D

#B62522

#6C1412

Saturation

#CFBAB9

#E9A1A0

#F49695

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9A1A0

#C4BD9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9A1A0

#B0B0A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9A1A0

#E7A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

California 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

#EEA593

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9A1A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBAAB7

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.

#78D4D5

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: #E9A1A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9A1A0;

CSS Variable

--color-california-coral: #E9A1A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-coral': '#E9A1A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9A1A0] text-[#E9A1A0]

SCSS

$california-coral: #E9A1A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9A1A0?

#E9A1A0 is California Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E9A1A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Coral?

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

What colors pair well with California Coral?

California 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 California Coral?

You can download California 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 California Coral?

The hex code is #E9A1A0. In RGB it's 233, 161, 160, and in HSL it's 1°, 62%, 77%.

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