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Coral Confection

#FFC4AB

RGB 255, 196, 171 · HSL 18°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 23, 33, 0

Coral Confection is #FFC4AB in HEX — rgb(255, 196, 171), hsl(18°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 33%, 0%).

Coral Confection pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFC4AB

RGB255, 196, 171

HSL18°, 100%, 84%

HSV18°, 33%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 33, 0

Decimal16762027

CSS RGBrgb(255, 196, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coral Confection 270C-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Coral DE5170

ΔE 2 · #FFC7B0

Benjamin Moore

Sanibel 072

ΔE 2.9 · #FAC6AD

Dulux

Gadabout S08H3

ΔE 3.2 · #FFC1AE

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 3.4 · #FBC8AF

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 3.9 · #F2BDA2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4 · #F5C2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Cider 1035

ΔE 4.8 · #F5C5A8

PPG

Shrimp Boat 1196-4

ΔE 5 · #F5BE9D

Vista Paint

Young Girl K-636

ΔE 5.1 · #FEC8B7

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 5.8 · #F2C1A0

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 13.2 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 15.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 22 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#FFC4AB

#ADE7FF

Analogous

#FFADBE

#FFC4AB

#FFEFAD

Triadic

#FFC4AB

#ADFFC6

#C6ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC4AB

#ADFFEF

#ADBEFF

Tetradic

#FFC4AB

#BEFFAD

#ADE7FF

#EFADFF

Monochromatic

#FF5B14

#FF9061

#FFC4AB

#FFEDE5

Rectangle

#FFC4AB

#E7FFAD

#ADE7FF

#C6ADFF

Compound

#FFC4AB

#FFEFAD

#ADE7FF

#ADBEFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD1BE

#FBDED2

#FBEDE7

Darker

#FF8A58

#EC4700

#892900

Saturation

#E2D1CA

#FFC6AD

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC4AB

#E3D9AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC4AB

#D0D0AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC4AB

#FFC2C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coral Confection 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

#FFC09B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC4AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC5C0

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.

#7CCDF0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFC4AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC4AB;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-confection: #FFC4AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-confection': '#FFC4AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC4AB] text-[#FFC4AB]

SCSS

$coral-confection: #FFC4AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC4AB?

#FFC4AB is Coral Confection, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC4AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Confection?

Coral Confection 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 Confection?

Coral Confection 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 Confection?

You can download Coral Confection 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 Confection?

The hex code is #FFC4AB. In RGB it's 255, 196, 171, and in HSL it's 18°, 100%, 84%.

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