REDS

Calypso Coral

#EC4A61

RGB 236, 74, 97 · HSL 351°, 81%, 61% · CMYK 0, 69, 59, 7

Calypso Coral is #EC4A61 in HEX — rgb(236, 74, 97), hsl(351°, 81%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 59%, 7%).

Calypso Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 81%, 61%. 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#EC4A61

RGB236, 74, 97

HSL351°, 81%, 61%

HSV351°, 69%, 93%

CMYK0, 69, 59, 7

Decimal15485537

CSS RGBrgb(236, 74, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 81%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 4.7 · #E24C5B

Behr

Watermelon Slice P180-5

ΔE 6.4 · #F15B6F

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 8.7 · #E34B50

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 10.2 · #DA5265

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 11.3 · #D34E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 12.1 · #D95862

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 12.5 · #F93753

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 12.9 · #E63244

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 14.5 · #D45962

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 14.8 · #C53E40

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 15 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 17.4 · #BF2D32

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.9 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.9 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 23.6 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 23.7 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#EC4A61

#4BECD4

Analogous

#EC4BB4

#EC4A61

#EC834B

Triadic

#EC4A61

#63EC4B

#4B63EC

Split-Complementary

#EC4A61

#4BEC83

#4BB4EC

Tetradic

#EC4A61

#B4EC4B

#4BECD4

#834BEC

Monochromatic

#8F0F22

#D41633

#EC4A61

#F3909F

#FBD5DB

Rectangle

#EC4A61

#ECD44B

#4BECD4

#4B63EC

Compound

#EC4A61

#EC834B

#4BECD4

#4BB4EC

Variations

Lighter

#F06F82

#EC9AA7

#F0C8CE

Darker

#E61332

#A20920

#600311

Saturation

#B4838B

#EC4B63

#F6425D

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

3.67:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.72:1

Deuteranopia

#EC4A61

#A89D5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC4A61

#7B7B5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC4A61

#E95660

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Calypso 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

#F06464

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC4A61

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE6988

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#30D9BF

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: #EC4A61;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC4A61;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso-coral: #EC4A61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso-coral': '#EC4A61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC4A61] text-[#EC4A61]

SCSS

$calypso-coral: #EC4A61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC4A61?

#EC4A61 is Calypso Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC4A61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso Coral?

Calypso 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 Calypso Coral?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso Coral?

The hex code is #EC4A61. In RGB it's 236, 74, 97, and in HSL it's 351°, 81%, 61%.

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