Color

The Color You Need Now ... Coral

Natural shades don't have to be tame or mild -- in fact, this vibrant hue is nature at its most brilliant.

Photo: Howard L. Puckett

Borrow from the Sea

With its spectrum ranging from deep pinks to reddish-orange tones, coral is the color of positive energy and welcoming connotations. Few colors conjure such joyful associations -- the elegant branching forms of an undersea reef, the ocean's voice heard in a conch shell. The color elicits a human response, making it a natural choice for interior spaces. Here are suggestions for using coral in your home.