ORANGES

Coral Silk

#F2A37D

RGB 242, 163, 125 · HSL 19°, 82%, 72% · CMYK 0, 33, 48, 5

Coral Silk is #F2A37D in HEX — rgb(242, 163, 125), hsl(19°, 82%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 48%, 5%).

Coral Silk pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 82%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F2A37D

RGB242, 163, 125

HSL19°, 82%, 72%

HSV19°, 48%, 95%

CMYK0, 33, 48, 5

Decimal15901565

CSS RGBrgb(242, 163, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 82%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Coral Silk 1195-5

Exact match

Valspar

Ripe Melon 2002-1C

ΔE 2.3 · #F8A47E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 3 · #F6A379

Dulux

Mexican Standoff S08G5

ΔE 3.3 · #EB9A76

Benjamin Moore

Sausalito 074

ΔE 3.6 · #F3A786

Behr

Autumn Mist 250D-4

ΔE 3.6 · #FCA987

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Hue C-1023

ΔE 4 · #F3A275

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 4.8 · #F7A879

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 5 · #F8AC8C

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 5 · #E89D6F

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.7 · #E09673

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 6.2 · #E0976B

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 8.4 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 13.4 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 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

#F2A37D

#7DCDF2

Analogous

#F27D93

#F2A37D

#F2DD7D

Triadic

#F2A37D

#7DF2A2

#A27DF2

Split-Complementary

#F2A37D

#7DF2DD

#7D93F2

Tetradic

#F2A37D

#93F27D

#7DCDF2

#DD7DF2

Monochromatic

#C34B13

#EB7037

#F2A37D

#F9D4C3

#FDEEE8

Rectangle

#F2A37D

#CDF27D

#7DCDF2

#A27DF2

Compound

#F2A37D

#F2DD7D

#7DCDF2

#7D93F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5B597

#F2C9B6

#F4E1D8

Darker

#F07136

#C0440A

#722603

Saturation

#C9B1A6

#F2A27D

#F9A077

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2A37D

#CEC07B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2A37D

#B4B483

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2A37D

#F2A0A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coral Silk 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

#F5A779

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2A37D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2AC9D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#57B5E1

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: #F2A37D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2A37D;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-silk: #F2A37D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-silk': '#F2A37D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2A37D] text-[#F2A37D]

SCSS

$coral-silk: #F2A37D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2A37D?

#F2A37D is Coral Silk, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2A37D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Silk?

Coral Silk 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 Coral Silk?

Coral Silk 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 Coral Silk?

You can download Coral Silk 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 Silk?

The hex code is #F2A37D. In RGB it's 242, 163, 125, and in HSL it's 19°, 82%, 72%.

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