REDS

Coral Bead

#EF9A93

RGB 239, 154, 147 · HSL 5°, 74%, 76% · CMYK 0, 36, 38, 6

Coral Bead is #EF9A93 in HEX — rgb(239, 154, 147), hsl(5°, 74%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 38%, 6%).

Coral Bead pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 74%, 76%. 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#EF9A93

RGB239, 154, 147

HSL5°, 74%, 76%

HSV5°, 38%, 94%

CMYK0, 36, 38, 6

Decimal15702675

CSS RGBrgb(239, 154, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 74%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Salmon Rose 2003-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #E7968B

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2171-40

ΔE 3.2 · #EB968A

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 3.2 · #F6A09D

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 3.3 · #F2A299

Vista Paint

Blossom Park K-650

ΔE 3.4 · #F29897

Behr

Priceless Coral M180-4

ΔE 3.7 · #EA9B98

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 4 · #EE9489

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 5 · #E59C93

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 5.1 · #FAA4A3

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 5.2 · #F4A6A1

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.4 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.9 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 21.1 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#EF9A93

#95E8EF

Analogous

#EF95BA

#EF9A93

#EFC995

Triadic

#EF9A93

#95EF9C

#9C95EF

Split-Complementary

#EF9A93

#95EFC9

#95BAEF

Tetradic

#EF9A93

#BAEF95

#95E8EF

#C995EF

Monochromatic

#CC2D1E

#E55E52

#EF9A93

#F9DAD7

#FCEAE9

Rectangle

#EF9A93

#E8EF95

#95E8EF

#9C95EF

Compound

#EF9A93

#EFC995

#95E8EF

#95BAEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2B0AA

#F1C7C3

#F5E0DE

Darker

#E95A4D

#C12214

#731209

Saturation

#CFB6B4

#EF9C95

#F7958D

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF9A93

#C5BC91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF9A93

#ACAC94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF9A93

#ED9BA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Bead 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

#F3A089

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF9A93

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A5AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#6CD4DE

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: #EF9A93;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF9A93;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-bead: #EF9A93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-bead': '#EF9A93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF9A93] text-[#EF9A93]

SCSS

$coral-bead: #EF9A93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9A93?

#EF9A93 is Coral Bead, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF9A93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Bead?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Bead?

Coral Bead 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 Bead?

You can download Coral Bead 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 Bead?

The hex code is #EF9A93. In RGB it's 239, 154, 147, and in HSL it's 5°, 74%, 76%.

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