REDS

Sugar Coral

#F56C73

RGB 245, 108, 115 · HSL 357°, 87%, 69% · CMYK 0, 56, 53, 4

Sugar Coral is #F56C73 in HEX — rgb(245, 108, 115), hsl(357°, 87%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 53%, 4%).

Sugar Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 87%, 69%. 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#F56C73

RGB245, 108, 115

HSL357°, 87%, 69%

HSV357°, 56%, 96%

CMYK0, 56, 53, 4

Decimal16084083

CSS RGBrgb(245, 108, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 87%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 3.7 · #F96D7B

Behr

Juicy Passionfruit 190B-5

ΔE 3.9 · #FC6C7A

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

ΔE 5.9 · #E96775

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 6 · #E15F65

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 6.1 · #E96E6C

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 6.6 · #F37773

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 8.5 · #D95862

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 9.5 · #DF655D

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 11 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 12.6 · #D76C6E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13.9 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.1 · #D36E70

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 16.7 · #E87257

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 17.7 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 19.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 22.3 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#F56C73

#6BF5EE

Analogous

#F56BB7

#F56C73

#F5A96B

Triadic

#F56C73

#72F56B

#6B72F5

Split-Complementary

#F56C73

#6BF5A9

#6BB7F5

Tetradic

#F56C73

#B7F56B

#6BF5EE

#A96BF5

Monochromatic

#BA0D16

#F0242E

#F56C73

#FAB3B6

#FDE7E8

Rectangle

#F56C73

#F5EE6B

#6BF5EE

#6B72F5

Compound

#F56C73

#F5A96B

#6BF5EE

#6BB7F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7898E

#F3ACB0

#F4D2D4

Darker

#F5242F

#BD040D

#710006

Saturation

#C59B9D

#F56B72

#FA666D

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F56C73

#B7AC6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F56C73

#909072

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F56C73

#F2727B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sugar Coral 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

#F77E71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F56C73

Daylight 5500K

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

#E48396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#48E4DC

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: #F56C73;

CSS — background

background-color: #F56C73;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-coral: #F56C73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-coral': '#F56C73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F56C73] text-[#F56C73]

SCSS

$sugar-coral: #F56C73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F56C73?

#F56C73 is Sugar Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F56C73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugar Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Sugar Coral?

Sugar Coral 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 Sugar Coral?

You can download Sugar 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 Sugar Coral?

The hex code is #F56C73. In RGB it's 245, 108, 115, and in HSL it's 357°, 87%, 69%.

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