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Simply Coral

#F8B09C

RGB 248, 176, 156 · HSL 13°, 87%, 79% · CMYK 0, 29, 37, 3

Simply Coral is #F8B09C in HEX — rgb(248, 176, 156), hsl(13°, 87%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 37%, 3%).

Simply Coral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 87%, 79%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F8B09C

RGB248, 176, 156

HSL13°, 87%, 79%

HSV13°, 37%, 97%

CMYK0, 29, 37, 3

Decimal16298140

CSS RGBrgb(248, 176, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 87%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Simply Coral 2001-2A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mystic Tulip C-1063

ΔE 2.5 · #F8B2A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Tulip 1064

ΔE 2.7 · #F9B3A3

Dulux

Persicus S08H4

ΔE 3 · #FFB19B

Benjamin Moore

Pink 003

ΔE 3.8 · #FDB1A4

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 4.4 · #FFAD98

PPG

Wright Flesh Pink FLLW792

ΔE 5 · #F7B1A6

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 5 · #EBAE9B

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 5.2 · #ECB09D

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 6.7 · #F2B8A7

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.8 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 10 · #F5C2AC

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.5 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 14.7 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.7 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#F8B09C

#9BE4F8

Analogous

#F89BB5

#F8B09C

#F8DE9B

Triadic

#F8B09C

#9BF8AF

#AF9BF8

Split-Complementary

#F8B09C

#9BF8DE

#9BB5F8

Tetradic

#F8B09C

#B5F89B

#9BE4F8

#DE9BF8

Monochromatic

#EA3F10

#F37653

#F8B09C

#FDE8E2

#FDECE7

Rectangle

#F8B09C

#E4F89B

#9BE4F8

#AF9BF8

Compound

#F8B09C

#F8DE9B

#9BE4F8

#9BB5F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9BFAF

#F7D1C7

#F8E6E1

Darker

#F7714B

#D93305

#811C00

Saturation

#D7C2BB

#F8AF9B

#FCAD97

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8B09C

#D5CB9B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8B09C

#BFBF9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8B09C

#F7AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Simply Coral strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F9B190

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8B09C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B6B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#6DCEE9

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 · 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 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: #F8B09C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8B09C;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-coral: #F8B09C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-coral': '#F8B09C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8B09C] text-[#F8B09C]

SCSS

$simply-coral: #F8B09C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8B09C?

#F8B09C is Simply Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8B09C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Coral?

Simply Coral works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Simply Coral?

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

Where can I download Simply Coral?

You can download Simply 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 Simply Coral?

The hex code is #F8B09C. In RGB it's 248, 176, 156, and in HSL it's 13°, 87%, 79%.

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