California Coral by Behr paint color
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Ref. #E9A1A0 · M190-4

California Coral

45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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California Coral M190-4 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9A1A0, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Coral from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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California Coral Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9A1A0
RGB233, 161, 160
LRV45.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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California Coral in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to California Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCalifornia Coral
Nearly identical
ValsparAntique Coral

Antique Coral

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pink Carnation

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cupcake Pink

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

River Rouge

PPG

Very similar

Minstrel Heart

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Canyon Blossom

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Roseberry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wood Nymph

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Youthful Coral

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With California Coral

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

California Coral

#E9A1A0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BF9A73

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for California Coral

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antique Coral

Complement

Aqua Infusion

California Coral Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Stagecoach

Pop

Fireglow

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

Geranium Leaf

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Greensleeves

Pop

Tropical Holiday

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to California Coral.

Coral Cloud

Behr · M200-4

#E8A49B

Coral Fountain

Behr · MQ4-3

#E1A5A0

Coral Fountain

Behr · MQ4-03

#E3A9A2

Sunset Pink

Behr · M160-4A

#E39B96

Peach Shortcake

Behr · M210-4

#EBAE9B

Passion Fruit Punch

Behr · M170-4

#EE9EB1

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

California Coral — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does California Coral have?
California Coral by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample California Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Coral are Antique Coral by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pink Carnation by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cupcake Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting California Coral's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of California Coral?
California Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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