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Coral Dust

#EDAA86

RGB 237, 170, 134 · HSL 21°, 74%, 73% · CMYK 0, 28, 43, 7

Coral Dust is #EDAA86 in HEX — rgb(237, 170, 134), hsl(21°, 74%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 43%, 7%).

Coral Dust pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 74%, 73%. 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#EDAA86

RGB237, 170, 134

HSL21°, 74%, 73%

HSV21°, 43%, 93%

CMYK0, 28, 43, 7

Decimal15575686

CSS RGBrgb(237, 170, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 74%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Trick Or Treat M220-4

ΔE 1.4 · #EEAC8A

Benjamin Moore

Succulent 068

ΔE 1.8 · #E9A582

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 1.9 · #ECAD88

PPG

Orange Clay 1200-4

ΔE 2.4 · #E6A57F

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 4 · #E0A380

Dulux

Salmon Slice S08G4

ΔE 4.3 · #F1A98D

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 4.3 · #F8AC8C

Valspar

Apricot Honey 2006-3C

ΔE 4.6 · #F1AB7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Apricot Spring 1036

ΔE 4.6 · #F1B393

Sherwin-Williams

Fame Orange SW6346

ΔE 5.8 · #DB9C7B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.5 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.6 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.7 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 13.3 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.5 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EDAA86

#87C9ED

Analogous

#ED8796

#EDAA86

#EDDE87

Triadic

#EDAA86

#87EDAB

#AB87ED

Split-Complementary

#EDAA86

#87EDDE

#8796ED

Tetradic

#EDAA86

#96ED87

#87C9ED

#DE87ED

Monochromatic

#BF551D

#E37C45

#EDAA86

#F7DACA

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#EDAA86

#C9ED87

#87C9ED

#AB87ED

Compound

#EDAA86

#EDDE87

#87C9ED

#8796ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1BC9F

#F0CEBC

#F3E3DA

Darker

#E77C42

#BA4D13

#6E2C09

Saturation

#C9B6AB

#EDAB87

#F6A87E

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDAA86

#CEC285

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDAA86

#B8B88B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDAA86

#EDA7AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coral Dust 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

#F1AC80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDAA86

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB1A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#61B0DB

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: #EDAA86;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDAA86;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-dust: #EDAA86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-dust': '#EDAA86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDAA86] text-[#EDAA86]

SCSS

$coral-dust: #EDAA86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDAA86?

#EDAA86 is Coral Dust, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDAA86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Dust?

Coral Dust 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 Dust?

Coral Dust 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 Dust?

You can download Coral Dust 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 Dust?

The hex code is #EDAA86. In RGB it's 237, 170, 134, and in HSL it's 21°, 74%, 73%.

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