REDS

Coral Commander

#EE6666

RGB 238, 102, 102 · HSL 0°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 57, 57, 7

Coral Commander is #EE6666 in HEX — rgb(238, 102, 102), hsl(0°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 57%, 7%).

Coral Commander pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 80%, 67%. 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#EE6666

RGB238, 102, 102

HSL0°, 80%, 67%

HSV0°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 57, 57, 7

Decimal15623782

CSS RGBrgb(238, 102, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 5.4 · #E15F65

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 5.7 · #E96E6C

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2002-30

ΔE 6.2 · #E75559

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 6.2 · #DF655D

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 6.7 · #F5635D

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 6.9 · #F37773

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Glamour DE5103

ΔE 7 · #FF787B

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.2 · #D75954

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 7.7 · #E26D68

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.5 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 13.1 · #E87257

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 13.3 · #D76C6E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15 · #CC6653

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 16 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 18.1 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#EE6666

#68EEEE

Analogous

#EE68AB

#EE6666

#EEAB68

Triadic

#EE6666

#68EE68

#6868EE

Split-Complementary

#EE6666

#68EEAB

#68ABEE

Tetradic

#EE6666

#ABEE68

#68EEEE

#AB68EE

Monochromatic

#AA1313

#E72323

#EE6666

#F6ACAC

#FCE8E8

Rectangle

#EE6666

#EEEE68

#68EEEE

#6868EE

Compound

#EE6666

#EEAB68

#68EEEE

#68ABEE

Variations

Lighter

#F28686

#EFAAAA

#F2D1D1

Darker

#EC2525

#B10B0B

#690404

Saturation

#BF9797

#EE6868

#F75F5F

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#EE6666

#B2A561

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE6666

#8A8A66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE6666

#EB6B74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Commander 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

#F27968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE6666

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF7E8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#47DCDC

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: #EE6666;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE6666;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-commander: #EE6666;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-commander': '#EE6666' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE6666] text-[#EE6666]

SCSS

$coral-commander: #EE6666;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE6666?

#EE6666 is Coral Commander, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE6666 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Commander?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Commander?

Coral Commander 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 Coral Commander?

You can download Coral Commander 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 Commander?

The hex code is #EE6666. In RGB it's 238, 102, 102, and in HSL it's 0°, 80%, 67%.

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