Dishy Coral
Often used for its versatile qualities, Dishy Coral remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#ED9190
LRV
40.25
Dishy Coral's Color Strip
Dishy Coral is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hopeful and Begonia. The strip spans from Bella Pink at the lightest end to Antique Red at the deepest. Strip 107 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Dishy Coral in Real Rooms
Dishy Coral has a medium-high LRV of 40.25 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom, house, front door and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Dishy Coral takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A living room accent wall in Dishy Coral adds warmth and contemporary style.
@willaheart
Walls painted Dishy Coral brighten this living space with coral warmth.
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3 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Dishy Coral in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Dishy Coral create an inviting, energetic atmosphere.
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Vanity walls finished in Dishy Coral transform the bathroom with coral appeal.
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Tile and walls in Dishy Coral establish a cohesive bathroom color scheme.
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3 House Photos
On the exterior, Dishy Coral holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Exterior siding in Dishy Coral makes this home stand out on the street.
@meetthemilnes
House exterior finished in Dishy Coral presents a distinctive, modern curb appeal.
@eleablake
Coral-hued exterior walls in Dishy Coral give the house contemporary character.
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3 Front Door Photos
A front door in Dishy Coral changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
A front door painted Dishy Coral welcomes guests with bold coral charm.
@gabriellethunen
This front entrance door in Dishy Coral commands attention with coral vibrancy.
@thisvintagegrove
Entry door in Dishy Coral provides striking visual interest and curb presence.
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4 Misc Photos
These photos show Dishy Coral in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Door trim painted Dishy Coral adds unexpected pop to the entryway.
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Built-in storage shelving in Dishy Coral brightens the room with coral accents.
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Furniture pieces in Dishy Coral inject personality and warmth into the space.
@monicabenavidez
Wall surfaces in Dishy Coral create depth and modern appeal throughout.
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Coordinating Colors
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 40, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (40 vs 32) makes Dishy Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (44 vs 40) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (40 vs 33) makes Dishy Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Dishy Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Dishy Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pink Moment reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (40 vs 30) makes Dishy Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 41 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Retiring Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Bravo Blue reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Tibetan Sky reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Atmospheric reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Dishy Coral reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 15), opening up a space where Silken Peacock encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Hopeful reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
Gaiety reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 40), opening up a space where Dishy Coral encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (52 vs 40) makes Youthful Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (44 vs 40) makes Coral Bead the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (40 vs 30) makes Dishy Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.