Coral Fountain MQ4-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1A5A0, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Cove from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1A5A0 · MQ4-3
Coral Fountain
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Fountain Technical Profile
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Coral Fountain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Fountain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCoral Fountain
Nearly identical
PPGCoral Cove
Coral Cove
PPG
Nearly identical
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Salmon Run
Valspar
Very similar
Tender Pink
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lusty Orange
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Roseberry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Fountain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Fountain
#E1A5A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B99E79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Fountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Fountain Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Coral Fountain.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coral Fountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Fountain have?
Coral Fountain 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 Coral Fountain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Fountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Fountain are Coral Cove by PPG (a near-identical match), Coral Cove by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Salmon by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Coral Fountain'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 Coral Fountain?
Coral Fountain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coral Fountain's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.