REDS
Coral Reef
#EF8C7D
Reading soft, Coral Reef lands in the reds family at HSL 8°, 78%, 71%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Coral Reef 012
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Coral Reef
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #EF8C7D?
#EF8C7D is Coral Reef, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #EF8C7D warm or cool?
Coral Reef reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Coral Reef?
Coral Reef works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Coral Reef?
Coral Reef pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Coral Reef?
You can download Coral Reef 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 RGB value of #EF8C7D?
#EF8C7D converts to RGB 239, 140, 125.