REDS

Coral Reef

#F6A494

RGB 246, 164, 148 · HSL 10°, 84%, 77% · CMYK 0, 33, 40, 4

Coral Reef is #F6A494 in HEX — rgb(246, 164, 148), hsl(10°, 84%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 40%, 4%).

Coral Reef pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 84%, 77%. 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#F6A494

RGB246, 164, 148

HSL10°, 84%, 77%

HSV10°, 40%, 96%

CMYK0, 33, 40, 4

Decimal16163988

CSS RGBrgb(246, 164, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 84%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Coral Reef 2004-4A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 011

ΔE 1.3 · #F8A393

Dulux

Pretty Primrose S07G4

ΔE 1.5 · #F5A694

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 1.7 · #FAA495

Behr

Peach Mimosa HDC-MD-18

ΔE 2.3 · #F4A28E

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 3.2 · #F09D8A

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 3.7 · #F9A48E

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 4 · #FFAD98

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 4.1 · #F29B89

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 6.3 · #EE9489

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 6.6 · #E59C93

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.3 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.9 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 19.2 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#F6A494

#93E5F6

Analogous

#F693B4

#F6A494

#F6D593

Triadic

#F6A494

#93F6A4

#A493F6

Split-Complementary

#F6A494

#93F6D5

#93B4F6

Tetradic

#F6A494

#B4F693

#93E5F6

#D593F6

Monochromatic

#DD3513

#EF684D

#F6A494

#FCDFD9

#FDEBE8

Rectangle

#F6A494

#E5F693

#93E5F6

#A493F6

Compound

#F6A494

#F6D593

#93E5F6

#93B4F6

Variations

Lighter

#F7B6A9

#F5CBC3

#F7E2DE

Darker

#F36447

#D02908

#7C1602

Saturation

#D3BAB6

#F6A493

#FAA08E

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6A494

#CEC492

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6A494

#B5B596

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6A494

#F5A4AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Reef 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

#F8A88A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6A494

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5ADAE

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.

#68D1E6

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: #F6A494;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6A494;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-reef: #F6A494;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-reef': '#F6A494' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6A494] text-[#F6A494]

SCSS

$coral-reef: #F6A494;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6A494?

#F6A494 is Coral Reef, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F6A494 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Coral Reef?

Coral Reef 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 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 hex code for Coral Reef?

The hex code is #F6A494. In RGB it's 246, 164, 148, and in HSL it's 10°, 84%, 77%.

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