REDS

Shān Hú Hóng Coral

#FA9A85

RGB 250, 154, 133 · HSL 11°, 92%, 75% · CMYK 0, 38, 47, 2

Shān Hú Hóng Coral is #FA9A85 in HEX — rgb(250, 154, 133), hsl(11°, 92%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 47%, 2%).

Shān Hú Hóng Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 92%, 75%. 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#FA9A85

RGB250, 154, 133

HSL11°, 92%, 75%

HSV11°, 47%, 98%

CMYK0, 38, 47, 2

Decimal16423557

CSS RGBrgb(250, 154, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 92%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 2.1 · #FB9B82

Benjamin Moore

Pink 004

ΔE 2.8 · #F99686

Dulux

Candy S06H5

ΔE 3.7 · #FF9787

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 4.6 · #F29B89

Valspar

Poppy Petal 2001-1C

ΔE 4.8 · #F6A08C

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 5 · #F19C88

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 5.5 · #F9A48E

Behr

Desert Sunrise 230B-4

ΔE 5.5 · #FFA792

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 6.6 · #E79580

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.9 · #FAA495

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 7.7 · #E18F79

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.2 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 17 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 18.4 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FA9A85

#85E4FA

Analogous

#FA85AA

#FA9A85

#FAD585

Triadic

#FA9A85

#85FA9A

#9A85FA

Split-Complementary

#FA9A85

#85FAD5

#85AAFA

Tetradic

#FA9A85

#AAFA85

#85E4FA

#D585FA

Monochromatic

#DC3009

#F75E3B

#FA9A85

#FDD7CE

#FEEBE7

Rectangle

#FA9A85

#E4FA85

#85E4FA

#9A85FA

Compound

#FA9A85

#FAD585

#85E4FA

#85AAFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBAE9D

#F7C6BB

#F7E0DA

Darker

#FC5B36

#D22700

#7A1600

Saturation

#D1B4AE

#FA9A85

#FC9882

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA9A85

#CDC183

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA9A85

#AFAF88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA9A85

#F99AA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shān Hú Hóng 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

#FBA07F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA9A85

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8A5A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#5AD0EB

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: #FA9A85;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA9A85;

CSS Variable

--color-shān-hú-hóng-coral: #FA9A85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shān-hú-hóng-coral': '#FA9A85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA9A85] text-[#FA9A85]

SCSS

$shān-hú-hóng-coral: #FA9A85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA9A85?

#FA9A85 is Shān Hú Hóng Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FA9A85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shān Hú Hóng Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Shān Hú Hóng Coral?

Shān Hú Hóng 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 Shān Hú Hóng Coral?

You can download Shān Hú Hóng 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 Shān Hú Hóng Coral?

The hex code is #FA9A85. In RGB it's 250, 154, 133, and in HSL it's 11°, 92%, 75%.

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