PINKS

Coral Myth

#ECABA3

RGB 236, 171, 163 · HSL 7°, 66%, 78% · CMYK 0, 28, 31, 7

Coral Myth is #ECABA3 in HEX — rgb(236, 171, 163), hsl(7°, 66%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 7%).

Coral Myth pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 66%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#ECABA3

RGB236, 171, 163

HSL7°, 66%, 78%

HSV7°, 31%, 93%

CMYK0, 28, 31, 7

Decimal15510435

CSS RGBrgb(236, 171, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 66%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

Exact match

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 0.6 · #EAAAA2

Vista Paint

Lusty Orange C-1071

ΔE 1.3 · #EDAEA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 1.4 · #EFAFA7

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 1.6 · #F0AFA8

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E8A49B

Dulux

Cuticle Pink S06F4

ΔE 3.3 · #E3A29A

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #ECA69B

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 3.7 · #EAAA9B

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.8 · #EEB5AF

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.6 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.4 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 14.6 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#ECABA3

#A2E3EC

Analogous

#ECA2BE

#ECABA3

#ECD0A2

Triadic

#ECABA3

#A2ECAB

#ABA2EC

Split-Complementary

#ECABA3

#A2ECD0

#A2BEEC

Tetradic

#ECABA3

#BEECA2

#A2E3EC

#D0A2EC

Monochromatic

#CB3C2A

#DF7162

#ECABA3

#F9E4E1

#FBECEA

Rectangle

#ECABA3

#E3ECA2

#A2E3EC

#ABA2EC

Compound

#ECABA3

#ECD0A2

#A2E3EC

#A2BEEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0BBB4

#F0CFCA

#F4E4E2

Darker

#E26C5D

#BD311E

#701B0F

Saturation

#D2BEBC

#ECABA2

#F5A398

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECABA3

#CBC4A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECABA3

#B8B8A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECABA3

#EBABAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Coral Myth strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F0AD95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECABA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB2BA

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.

#79CED9

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #ECABA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECABA3;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-myth: #ECABA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-myth': '#ECABA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECABA3] text-[#ECABA3]

SCSS

$coral-myth: #ECABA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECABA3?

#ECABA3 is Coral Myth, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECABA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Myth?

Coral Myth works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Coral Myth?

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

Where can I download Coral Myth?

You can download Coral Myth 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 Myth?

The hex code is #ECABA3. In RGB it's 236, 171, 163, and in HSL it's 7°, 66%, 78%.

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