Animated Coral
Animated Coral is a versatile paint color from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 3 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#ED9080
LRV
39.37
Animated Coral in Real Rooms
Animated Coral has a medium-high LRV of 39.37 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Animated Coral is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Exterior siding in vibrant Animated Coral commands attention from the street.
@halfacrehomedesign
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Animated Coral is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Accent wall in bold Animated Coral energizes this open living room.
@diffmiller
1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Animated Coral, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Painted furniture piece in Animated Coral adds unexpected pop to décor.
@oftheessencedesigns
Coordinating Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (39 vs 32) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
Big Chill reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 39) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (47 vs 39) makes Stone Fruit the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
Animated Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Animated Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Bathe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.
Cay reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 39, Vast Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
Animated Coral reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
Animated Coral reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 16), opening up a space where Turkish Tile encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Animated Coral is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 11, Animated Coral is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Inner Child reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.
Jazz Age Coral reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 39), opening up a space where Animated Coral encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 39, Youthful Coral is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 39) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Animated Coral the marginally brighter of the two.