ORANGES

Pale Coral

#F0D0B5

RGB 240, 208, 181 · HSL 27°, 66%, 83% · CMYK 0, 13, 25, 6

Pale Coral is #F0D0B5 in HEX — rgb(240, 208, 181), hsl(27°, 66%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 25%, 6%).

Pale Coral pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 66%, 83%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F0D0B5

RGB240, 208, 181

HSL27°, 66%, 83%

HSV27°, 25%, 94%

CMYK0, 13, 25, 6

Decimal15782069

CSS RGBrgb(240, 208, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 66%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Coral PPU3-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Creamery SW6358

ΔE 1.4 · #EDD0B6

PPG

Peach Darling 1201-3

ΔE 1.5 · #EFCDB4

Vista Paint

Canter Peach C-1014

ΔE 1.5 · #F5D3B9

Benjamin Moore

Melon 101

ΔE 1.7 · #F1CFB7

Dunn-Edwards

Cashew Nut DE5261

ΔE 1.7 · #EDCCB3

Dulux

Unbleached Calico S10F1

ΔE 1.8 · #F5D5BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparkle Glow 994

ΔE 1.9 · #F5D2B5

Valspar

Peachy Confection 2007-6B

ΔE 2.1 · #F1D4BB

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E9CDB4

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 4.4 · #F5DBC2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.2 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.6 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.1 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0D0B5

#B7D7F0

Analogous

#F0B7BA

#F0D0B5

#F0EDB7

Triadic

#F0D0B5

#B7F0D1

#D1B7F0

Split-Complementary

#F0D0B5

#B7F0ED

#B7BAF0

Tetradic

#F0D0B5

#BAF0B7

#B7D7F0

#EDB7F0

Monochromatic

#D67F38

#E3A878

#F0D0B5

#FBF1EA

Rectangle

#F0D0B5

#D7F0B7

#B7D7F0

#D1B7F0

Compound

#F0D0B5

#F0EDB7

#B7D7F0

#B7BAF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3DAC5

#F4E4D6

#F7EFE9

Darker

#E5A36E

#C96C20

#773F10

Saturation

#DCD3CB

#F0D1B7

#F8D0B0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0D0B5

#E2D9B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0D0B5

#D6D6B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0D0B5

#F1CDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Coral reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F3C9A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0D0B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CEC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#8AB8DE

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F0D0B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0D0B5;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-coral: #F0D0B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-coral': '#F0D0B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0D0B5] text-[#F0D0B5]

SCSS

$pale-coral: #F0D0B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0D0B5?

#F0D0B5 is Pale Coral, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0D0B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Coral?

Pale Coral works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pale Coral?

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

Where can I download Pale Coral?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Coral?

The hex code is #F0D0B5. In RGB it's 240, 208, 181, and in HSL it's 27°, 66%, 83%.

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