Benjamin Moore Coral Dust 2173-50

Official page:Coral Dust 2173-50
Code:2173-50
Name:Coral Dust
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Coral Dust?

Benjamin Moore's 2173-50 Coral Dust is a warm and inviting shade that brings a touch of vibrancy to any space. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as off-white and beige, creating a soothing and harmonious color scheme. Incorporating accents in shades of seafoam green and navy blue can enhance the elegance and depth of 2173-50 Coral Dust, adding a modern twist to the overall decor. Whether used as a statement wall or through furnishings and decor accessories, this versatile color adds a refreshing pop of warmth to any room.

Coral Dust 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 pink hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Benjamin Moore Coral Dust reviews

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

Benjamin Moore Coral Dust door review
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What are Benjamin Moore Coral Dust undertones?

Coral Dust 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:

#E2B8B0

RGB code:

226, 184, 176

Is Benjamin Moore Coral Dust 2173-50 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 10° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.

2173-50 Coral Dust HSL code: 10, 46%, 79%

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 Coral Dust

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Coral Dust:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Coral Dust with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Coral Dust

Coral Dust has an LRV of 53.01% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 53.01%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#E2B8B0Copy color code
RGB Decimal226, 184, 176Copy color code
RGB Percent88.63%, 72.16%, 69.02%Copy color code
HSVHue: 10° Saturation: 22.12% Value: 88.63%Copy color code
HSLhsl(10, 46, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.58 Yellow: 22.12 Key: 11.37Copy color code
YIQY: 195.646 I: 27.599 Q: 6.395Copy color code
XYZX: 56.341 Y: 53.586 Z: 48.438Copy color code
CIE LabL:78.22 a:13.894 b:9.772Copy color code
CIE LuvL:78.22 u:26.745 v:11.518Copy color code
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Hunter Lab73.203, 9.278, 12.01Copy color code
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