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Faint Coral
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faint Coral Technical Profile
What color is Faint Coral? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EEDED5. Colors similar to Faint Coral include Hirshfield's Cliffswallow, Valspar Honeysuckle Delight, PPG Ginger Cream. Faint Coral has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Faint Coral reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Faint Coral
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cliffswallow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliffswallow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taupe Pearls
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gallery Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Head Over Heels
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nutmeg Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faint Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faint Coral
#EEDED5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AC7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faint Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faint Coral Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Faint Coral.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Faint Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faint Coral have?
Faint Coral by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Faint Coral from other brands?
The closest matches are Cliffswallow by Hirshfield's (#ECDDD4), Honeysuckle Delight by Valspar (#EDDED6), Ginger Cream by PPG (#EFE0D7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Faint Coral?
Faint Coral has an LRV of 75.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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