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      10-16-2014, 02:16 PM   #1
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Coral Red Owners - Do people mistake your interior for being Orange?

I am the proud owner of a Estoril Blue + Coral Red combo. I've had several people say that they think the interior color looks like a shade of orange.

I find myself correcting people a lot by saying that it's actually Coral Red. In pictures, I think the red comes through better than in real life. I will say that this version of red does appear a little lighter than in previous BMW models I've seen.

Anyone else get this reaction?
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Nope, everyone said it's red to me.
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I am the proud owner of a Estoril Blue + Coral Red combo. I've had several people say that they think the interior color looks like a shade of orange.

I find myself correcting people a lot by saying that it's actually Coral Red. In pictures, I think the red comes through better than in real life. I will say that this version of red does appear a little lighter than in previous BMW models I've seen.

Anyone else get this reaction?
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      10-16-2014, 03:16 PM   #4
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It does look orange/brown sometimes
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Nope, I've only heard that it's red. My wife and daughter think it's too red, but it's not their car.
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It looks red to me but maybe in direct sun or such lighting the coral might give off an organs look but from what I can see its red
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I showed my dad my car for the first time and he asked if the interior was "basketball red" so... yes? I guess it has been somewhat mistaken for being orange?
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I am the proud owner of a Estoril Blue + Coral Red combo. I've had several people say that they think the interior color looks like a shade of orange.

I find myself correcting people a lot by saying that it's actually Coral Red. In pictures, I think the red comes through better than in real life. I will say that this version of red does appear a little lighter than in previous BMW models I've seen.

Anyone else get this reaction?
Not at all. Everyone who has looked inside my car comment about the nice, red upholstery.
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Every person has a different ability to differentiate colors, some people are very bad at it. Next time someone calls it orange ask them to do this:

http://www.xrite.com/online-color-test-challenge

And see how they fare ;-)

My wife chastises me and my color choices when getting dressed and then I made her take the test, turns out she has fairly bad color acuity and I'm nearly perfect except in the greens.
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Same here, everyone always tells me they love my red interior.
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Its red but I can see it mistaken for orange because its not a very strong red.
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I am the proud owner of a Estoril Blue + Coral Red combo. I've had several people say that they think the interior color looks like a shade of orange.

I find myself correcting people a lot by saying that it's actually Coral Red. In pictures, I think the red comes through better than in real life. I will say that this version of red does appear a little lighter than in previous BMW models I've seen.

Anyone else get this reaction?
I freakin' LOVE that color combo and wish I could have found one to buy without having to order it.

I had coral red interior in my 2008 335xi coupe (Black Sapphire Metallic), and I actually had a few people stop me in parking lots and ask me if it was a modified interior or came like that stock from the factory.
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Also - today's coral red does have more of an orange tint to it, more so than in previous generations such as my 2008 335xi.
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I ordered a Deep Sea Blue Sport with track pack AND Coral Red yesterday. I have not seen mention of this combo on here. Will I have the only one?
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Every person has a different ability to differentiate colors, some people are very bad at it. Next time someone calls it orange ask them to do this:

http://www.xrite.com/online-color-test-challenge

And see how they fare ;-)

My wife chastises me and my color choices when getting dressed and then I made her take the test, turns out she has fairly bad color acuity and I'm nearly perfect except in the greens.
Scored a 14 on the test and I see a hint of orange myself. Most have said nice red interior and a couple have asked what shade of red or what color is that.
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