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Coral Correlation

#FEAD8C

RGB 254, 173, 140 · HSL 17°, 98%, 77% · CMYK 0, 32, 45, 0

Coral Correlation is #FEAD8C in HEX — rgb(254, 173, 140), hsl(17°, 98%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 45%, 0%).

Coral Correlation pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 98%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FEAD8C

RGB254, 173, 140

HSL17°, 98%, 77%

HSV17°, 45%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 45, 0

Decimal16690572

CSS RGBrgb(254, 173, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 98%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Autumn Mist 250D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #FCA987

Benjamin Moore

Intense 081

ΔE 2.2 · #F9AD8A

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 2.4 · #F8AC8C

Valspar

Ripe Melon 2002-1C

ΔE 4.7 · #F8A47E

PPG

Coral Silk 1195-5

ΔE 4.8 · #F2A37D

Dulux

Peach Fizz S08H5

ΔE 5.1 · #FFA483

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 5.8 · #FFB79A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 6.1 · #FFB79B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.6 · #F7A879

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 7.7 · #ECAD88

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.4 · #E09673

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 9.6 · #E49780

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 10.9 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 14.5 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.7 · #C57B67

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FEAD8C

#8BDDFE

Analogous

#FE8BA4

#FEAD8C

#FEE58B

Triadic

#FEAD8C

#8BFEAB

#AB8BFE

Split-Complementary

#FEAD8C

#8BFEE5

#8BA4FE

Tetradic

#FEAD8C

#A4FE8B

#8BDDFE

#E58BFE

Monochromatic

#ED4502

#FD753F

#FEAD8C

#FFE2D7

#FFEDE6

Rectangle

#FEAD8C

#DDFE8B

#8BDDFE

#AB8BFE

Compound

#FEAD8C

#FEE58B

#8BDDFE

#8BA4FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEBCA2

#F9CFBE

#F9E4DC

Darker

#FF733B

#D83D00

#7E2400

Saturation

#D6BDB3

#FEAB8B

#FEAB8A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEAD8C

#D8CB8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEAD8C

#BEBE91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEAD8C

#FDAAB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coral Correlation reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FEAE84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEAD8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBB3A8

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.

#60C5ED

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: #FEAD8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEAD8C;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-correlation: #FEAD8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-correlation': '#FEAD8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEAD8C] text-[#FEAD8C]

SCSS

$coral-correlation: #FEAD8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEAD8C?

#FEAD8C is Coral Correlation, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEAD8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Correlation?

Coral Correlation works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Coral Correlation?

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

Where can I download Coral Correlation?

You can download Coral Correlation 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 Correlation?

The hex code is #FEAD8C. In RGB it's 254, 173, 140, and in HSL it's 17°, 98%, 77%.

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