REDS

Red Coral

#FF4040

RGB 255, 64, 64 · HSL 0°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 0, 75, 75, 0

Red Coral is #FF4040 in HEX — rgb(255, 64, 64), hsl(0°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 0%).

Red Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 100%, 63%. 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#FF4040

RGB255, 64, 64

HSL0°, 100%, 63%

HSV0°, 75%, 100%

CMYK0, 75, 75, 0

Decimal16728128

CSS RGBrgb(255, 64, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 7.8 · #FF4131

Behr

Emergency Zone P190-6

ΔE 9.3 · #EE442E

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 12 · #E44836

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 12.1 · #E1422C

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 12.2 · #E0413A

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 12.4 · #E63244

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 12.6 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 13.6 · #EB5030

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 21.9 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 22.5 · #D7552A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 22.6 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 24.3 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 25.7 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.2 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 27.2 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 35.4 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#FF4040

#42FFFF

Analogous

#FF42A1

#FF4040

#FFA142

Triadic

#FF4040

#42FF42

#4242FF

Split-Complementary

#FF4040

#42FFA1

#42A1FF

Tetradic

#FF4040

#A1FF42

#42FFFF

#A142FF

Monochromatic

#A80000

#F50000

#FF4040

#FF8F8F

#FFDBDB

Rectangle

#FF4040

#FFFF42

#42FFFF

#4242FF

Compound

#FF4040

#FFA142

#42FFFF

#42A1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF6868

#F79696

#F5C7C7

Darker

#FF0202

#B10000

#670000

Saturation

#BD8484

#FF4242

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#FF4040

#B4A533

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF4040

#7F7F40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF4040

#FC4B5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#FF5D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF4040

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC626F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#2AE7E7

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: #FF4040;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF4040;

CSS Variable

--color-red-coral: #FF4040;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-coral': '#FF4040' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF4040] text-[#FF4040]

SCSS

$red-coral: #FF4040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF4040?

#FF4040 is Red Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF4040 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Red Coral?

Red 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 Red Coral?

You can download Red 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 Red Coral?

The hex code is #FF4040. In RGB it's 255, 64, 64, and in HSL it's 0°, 100%, 63%.

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