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Carnation Coral

#EDB9AD

RGB 237, 185, 173 · HSL 11°, 64%, 80% · CMYK 0, 22, 27, 7

Carnation Coral is #EDB9AD in HEX — rgb(237, 185, 173), hsl(11°, 64%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 7%).

Carnation Coral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 64%, 80%. 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#EDB9AD

RGB237, 185, 173

HSL11°, 64%, 80%

HSV11°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 22, 27, 7

Decimal15579565

CSS RGBrgb(237, 185, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 64%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 1.5 · #F2BCB0

Dulux

Porcelain Crab S07F3

ΔE 1.6 · #E9B5A8

PPG

Peach Beige 1064-4

ΔE 2.2 · #ECBCB2

Sherwin-Williams

Rachel Pink SW0026

ΔE 2.2 · #E8B9AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 2.3 · #F4BDB3

Benjamin Moore

Romantica 045

ΔE 2.4 · #E8BAAD

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 2.5 · #F5BFB2

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 2.8 · #EBBCB3

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 2.9 · #EEB5AD

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 5.9 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 18.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#EDB9AD

#ABE1ED

Analogous

#EDABC0

#EDB9AD

#EDD8AB

Triadic

#EDB9AD

#ABEDB7

#B7ABED

Split-Complementary

#EDB9AD

#ABEDD8

#ABC0ED

Tetradic

#EDB9AD

#C0EDAB

#ABE1ED

#D8ABED

Monochromatic

#D14C2E

#DF826D

#EDB9AD

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#EDB9AD

#E1EDAB

#ABE1ED

#B7ABED

Compound

#EDB9AD

#EDD8AB

#ABE1ED

#ABC0ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0C6BC

#F1D6D0

#F5E8E5

Darker

#E17C66

#BF3E21

#712311

Saturation

#D6C6C2

#EDB7AB

#F6B2A2

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDB9AD

#D3CCAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDB9AD

#C3C3AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDB9AD

#ECB8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carnation Coral 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

#F1B79D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDB9AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBCC1

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.

#81CADA

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: #EDB9AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDB9AD;

CSS Variable

--color-carnation-coral: #EDB9AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnation-coral': '#EDB9AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDB9AD] text-[#EDB9AD]

SCSS

$carnation-coral: #EDB9AD;

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#FBBEB2 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDB9AD?

#EDB9AD is Carnation Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EDB9AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnation Coral?

Carnation Coral 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 Carnation Coral?

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

Where can I download Carnation Coral?

You can download Carnation 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 Carnation Coral?

The hex code is #EDB9AD. In RGB it's 237, 185, 173, and in HSL it's 11°, 64%, 80%.

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