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Animated Coral

Animated Coral begins as a pink color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.

LRV

39.37

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Light Reflectance Value
39.37
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Collection

Animated Coral in Rooms

Follow Animated Coral from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 3 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

1 House Photo

In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Animated Coral (6878) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sw 6878 Exterior

Exterior siding in vibrant Animated Coral commands attention from the street.

@halfacrehomedesign

1 Living Room Photo

1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Animated Coral (6878) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Sherwin Williams Animated Coral Wall Paint

Accent wall in bold Animated Coral energizes this open living room.

@diffmiller

1 Misc Photo

In an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, the most interesting quality of Animated Coral (6878) may be the way it responds to a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sw Animated Coral Painted Furniture

Painted furniture piece in Animated Coral adds unexpected pop to décor.

@oftheessencedesigns

Coordinating Colors

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Earl Grey
Earl Grey
Animated Coral vs Earl Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Earl Grey
7660 · LRV 32

A 8-point LRV gap (39 vs 32) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Big Chill
Big Chill
Animated Coral vs Big Chill
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Big Chill
7648 · LRV 62

Big Chill reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.

Similar Colors

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Charisma
Charisma
Animated Coral vs Charisma
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Charisma
6605 · LRV 41

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Ravishing Coral
Ravishing Coral
Animated Coral vs Ravishing Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Ravishing Coral
6612 · LRV 40

With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Sockeye
Animated Coral vs Sockeye
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Sockeye
6619 · LRV 40

With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Coral Bead
Coral Bead
Animated Coral vs Coral Bead
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Coral Bead
6873 · LRV 44

A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 39) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Stone Fruit
Animated Coral vs Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Stone Fruit
9699 · LRV 47

A 7-point LRV gap (47 vs 39) makes Stone Fruit the marginally brighter of the two.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Dishy Coral
Dishy Coral
Animated Coral vs Dishy Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Dishy Coral
6598 · LRV 40

With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Constant Coral
Constant Coral
Animated Coral vs Constant Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Constant Coral
6325 · LRV 34

A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Lei Flower
Animated Coral vs Lei Flower
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Lei Flower
6613 · LRV 30

A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Coral Island
Coral Island
Animated Coral vs Coral Island
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Coral Island
6332 · LRV 36

Animated Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Rosedust
Rosedust
Animated Coral vs Rosedust
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Rosedust
0025 · LRV 34

Animated Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Bathe Blue
Bathe Blue
Animated Coral vs Bathe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Bathe Blue
6771 · LRV 71

Bathe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Cay
Cay
Animated Coral vs Cay
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Cay
6772 · LRV 58

Cay reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Vast Sky
Vast Sky
Animated Coral vs Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Vast Sky
6506 · LRV 55

At LRV 55 vs 39, Vast Sky is decisively the brighter choice.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Marea Baja
Marea Baja
Animated Coral vs Marea Baja
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Marea Baja
9185 · LRV 8

Animated Coral reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Turkish Tile
Animated Coral vs Turkish Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Turkish Tile
7610 · LRV 16

Animated Coral reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 16), opening up a space where Turkish Tile encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Endless Sea
Endless Sea
Animated Coral vs Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Endless Sea
9150 · LRV 9

At LRV 39 vs 9, Animated Coral is decisively the brighter choice.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Green Bay
Green Bay
Animated Coral vs Green Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Green Bay
6481 · LRV 11

At LRV 39 vs 11, Animated Coral is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Inner Child
Inner Child
Animated Coral vs Inner Child
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Inner Child
6877 · LRV 58

Inner Child reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Jazz Age Coral
Jazz Age Coral
Animated Coral vs Jazz Age Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Jazz Age Coral
0058 · LRV 59

Jazz Age Coral reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Youthful Coral
Youthful Coral
Animated Coral vs Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Youthful Coral
6604 · LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 39, Youthful Coral is decisively the brighter choice.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Dishy Coral
Dishy Coral
Animated Coral vs Dishy Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Dishy Coral
6598 · LRV 40

With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Coral Bead
Coral Bead
Animated Coral vs Coral Bead
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Coral Bead
6873 · LRV 44

A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 39) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Animated Coral
Animated Coral
Ardent Coral
Ardent Coral
Animated Coral vs Ardent Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Animated Coral
6878 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Ardent Coral
6874 · LRV 30

A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

RGB237, 144, 128
HSL9° 75% 72%
CMYK0 39 46 7
CIE LabL: 69.1 a: 33.5 b: 23.5
XYZX: 48.80 Y: 39.51 Z: 25.48

Manufacturer description

This vibrant coral pulses with warmth and energy, conjuring sunsets over tropical shores and the spirited joy of gathering spaces. Perfect for adding a bold, inviting accent to dining rooms or living areas, it pairs beautifully with crisp whites and natural wood tones.

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