REDS

Coral Passion

#EE8A78

RGB 238, 138, 120 · HSL 9°, 78%, 70% · CMYK 0, 42, 50, 7

Coral Passion is #EE8A78 in HEX — rgb(238, 138, 120), hsl(9°, 78%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 50%, 7%).

Coral Passion pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 78%, 70%. 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#EE8A78

RGB238, 138, 120

HSL9°, 78%, 70%

HSV9°, 50%, 93%

CMYK0, 42, 50, 7

Decimal15633016

CSS RGBrgb(238, 138, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 78%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

Exact match

Dulux

Thundellara S06G6

ΔE 2.1 · #E88676

Benjamin Moore

Coral 012

ΔE 2.2 · #F08D7E

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 4.6 · #EE867D

Behr

Cosmic Coral HDC-SM14-12

ΔE 4.8 · #E67D6E

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe Avenue DE5137

ΔE 4.9 · #FB9587

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Memory 1052

ΔE 5.2 · #DF856E

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 6.2 · #DB826B

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 6.7 · #D87B6A

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 7.7 · #E18F79

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.1 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.7 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.6 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#EE8A78

#77DCEE

Analogous

#EE77A1

#EE8A78

#EEC477

Triadic

#EE8A78

#77EE89

#8977EE

Split-Complementary

#EE8A78

#77EEC4

#77A1EE

Tetradic

#EE8A78

#A1EE77

#77DCEE

#C477EE

Monochromatic

#B62E16

#E64E33

#EE8A78

#F7C4BB

#FCEBE8

Rectangle

#EE8A78

#DCEE77

#77DCEE

#8977EE

Compound

#EE8A78

#EEC477

#77DCEE

#77A1EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2A092

#F0BCB3

#F3DAD6

Darker

#EB4E33

#B6270E

#6C1506

Saturation

#C4A6A1

#EE8977

#F7836E

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE8A78

#BFB375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE8A78

#A1A17B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE8A78

#EC8A92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Passion 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

#F29475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE8A78

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF9999

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.

#53C8DC

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: #EE8A78;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE8A78;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-passion: #EE8A78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-passion': '#EE8A78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE8A78] text-[#EE8A78]

SCSS

$coral-passion: #EE8A78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE8A78?

#EE8A78 is Coral Passion, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE8A78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Passion?

Coral Passion 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 Passion?

You can download Coral Passion 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 Passion?

The hex code is #EE8A78. In RGB it's 238, 138, 120, and in HSL it's 9°, 78%, 70%.

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