REDS

Youthful Coral

#F96083

RGB 249, 96, 131 · HSL 346°, 93%, 68% · CMYK 0, 61, 47, 2

Youthful Coral is #F96083 in HEX — rgb(249, 96, 131), hsl(346°, 93%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 47%, 2%).

Youthful Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 93%, 68%. 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#F96083

RGB249, 96, 131

HSL346°, 93%, 68%

HSV346°, 61%, 98%

CMYK0, 61, 47, 2

Decimal16343171

CSS RGBrgb(249, 96, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 93%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Youthful Coral 170B-5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 7.8 · #F56F88

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 8.5 · #F06D87

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 8.8 · #DC506E

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

ΔE 11.2 · #E96775

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 11.8 · #DA5265

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 13.9 · #D55E7B

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 15.5 · #CB556E

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 15.7 · #D72D6D

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 15.7 · #C84F68

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 16.7 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 22.5 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 23.5 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 26.9 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 27.2 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.6 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#F96083

#62F9D6

Analogous

#F962D1

#F96083

#F98A62

Triadic

#F96083

#85F962

#6285F9

Split-Complementary

#F96083

#62F98A

#62D1F9

Tetradic

#F96083

#D1F962

#62F9D6

#8A62F9

Monochromatic

#BB0731

#F7184C

#F96083

#FCABBE

#FEE6EC

Rectangle

#F96083

#F9D662

#62F9D6

#6285F9

Compound

#F96083

#F98A62

#62F9D6

#62D1F9

Variations

Lighter

#FA819D

#F5A7B9

#F5D0D9

Darker

#FC194E

#BF002D

#6F001A

Saturation

#C497A1

#F96285

#FC5F83

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F96083

#B4AB7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F96083

#8B8B7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F96083

#F56C74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Youthful 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

#FA757D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F96083

Daylight 5500K

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

#E77AA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#3EE8C1

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: #F96083;

CSS — background

background-color: #F96083;

CSS Variable

--color-youthful-coral: #F96083;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'youthful-coral': '#F96083' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F96083] text-[#F96083]

SCSS

$youthful-coral: #F96083;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F96083?

#F96083 is Youthful Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F96083 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Youthful Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Youthful Coral?

Youthful 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 Youthful Coral?

You can download Youthful 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 Youthful Coral?

The hex code is #F96083. In RGB it's 249, 96, 131, and in HSL it's 346°, 93%, 68%.

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