Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878
| Official page: | Animated Coral SW 6878 |
| Code: | SW 6878 |
| Name: | Animated Coral |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Refreshed |
What color is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral?
Animate Coral SW 6878 is a vibrant combination of peachy pink and warm orange tones. This dynamic color brings energy and playfulness to any space. Pair Animate Coral with soft beige tones for a sophisticated and modern look, or with deep navy blue for a bold and dramatic contrast. This versatile color can be used as a statement wall or as an accent color in accessories like throw pillows or artwork. Embrace the lively spirit of Animate Coral in your decor to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Animated Coral for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.


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What are Sherwin Williams Animated Coral undertones?
Animated Coral has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#ED9080
RGB code:
237, 144, 128
Is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878 cool or warm?
At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6878 Animated Coral HSL code: 9, 75%, 72%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Animated Coral
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Animated Coral:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6878
Animated Coral
Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Animated Coral with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue and Cay.
LRV of Animated Coral
Animated Coral has an LRV of 39.37% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39.37%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ed9080 | |
| RGB Decimal | 237, 144, 128 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.94%, 56.47%, 50.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 9° Saturation: 45.99% Value: 92.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 75, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.24 Yellow: 45.99 Key: 7.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 169.983 I: 60.56 Q: 14.694 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.797 Y: 39.514 Z: 25.473 | |
| CIE Lab | L:69.122 a:33.459 b:23.526 | |
| CIE Luv | L:69.122 u:66.529 v:24.275 | |
| Decimal | 15569024 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.86, 28.561, 19.975 |
Color equivalents
012
Coral Reef
Benjamin Moore
P180-4
Guava Jelly
Behr
SW 6605
Charisma
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2171-40
Passion Fruit
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004
Pink Polka Dot
Benjamin Moore
2010-40
Coral Gables
Benjamin Moore

SW 6612
Ravishing Coral
Sherwin Williams

032
Coral Rock
Benjamin Moore
1304
All-a-Blaze
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2012-40
Summer Sun Pink
Benjamin Moore
PPU1-04A
Watermelon Punch
Behr

019
Salmon Run
Benjamin Moore

M170-5
Indian Sunset
Behr

2011-40
Old World
Benjamin Moore
SW 6619
Sockeye
Sherwin Williams
SW 6873
Coral Bead
Sherwin Williams
011
Paradise Peach
Benjamin Moore
2008-40
Hydrangea Flowers
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