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Corallite SW 9698
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Undertone: Noticeable orange undertone
In CIELAB, Corallite sits at L* 89.7, a* 2.9, b* 10.9. Its hue angle is 75° and its chroma is 11.3, so it leans orange clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 72%.
LRV 75.7: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 75.7, Corallite is lighter than 90% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Corallite
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Repose | 1149 | 0.76 | Practically identical | |
| Latte | 2163-60 | 1.02 | Very close | |
| Orange Sorbet | 057 | 1.28 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Corallite
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturale | ICC-32 | 0.50 | Practically identical | |
| Weathered Sandstone | 290E-1 | 0.84 | Practically identical | |
| Chamois Cloth | W-F-110 | 0.89 | Practically identical |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Cream | SW 6357 | 0.89 | Practically identical | |
| Intricate Ivory | SW 6350 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Organza | SW 6637 | 1.32 | Very close | |
| Posy | SW 6630 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Alluring White | SW 6343 | 1.44 | Very close | |
| Biscuit | SW 6112 | 1.49 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Morning Sun SW 6672 · lighter, LRV 80.3
- Crisp Linen SW 6378 · lighter, LRV 80.6
- Restful White SW 7563 · lighter, LRV 80.6
- White Sesame SW 9586 · darker, LRV 71.3
- Eaglet Beige SW 7573 · darker, LRV 70.7
- Neutral Ground SW 7568 · darker, LRV 70.5
Colors that go with Corallite
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Sherwin-Williams color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806 · complementary (180°)
- Angelic SW 6602 · analogous (−30°)
- Sprout SW 6427 · analogous (+30°)
- Swimming SW 6764 · triadic (120°)
- Joyful Lilac SW 6972 · triadic (240°)
Corallite vs popular colors
- Parchment (Benjamin Moore OC-78, ΔE 1.8) is lighter (LRV 79.9 vs 75.7).
- Head Over Heels (Benjamin Moore AF-250, ΔE 2.7) is darker (LRV 73.3 vs 75.7), more blue/cool, more muted.
- Peach Parfait (Benjamin Moore 2175-70, ΔE 3.1) is lighter (LRV 79.6 vs 75.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink.