Desert Coral HDC-MD-05 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2635B, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raspberry Blush from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2635B · HDC-MD-05
Desert Coral
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Coral Technical Profile
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Desert Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDesert Coral
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRaspberry Blush
Raspberry Blush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shimmered Copper
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coral Charisma
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Blaze Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Quite Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
May Fair
Vista Paint
Very similar
Firecracker
PPG
Very similar
Childhood Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Coral
#D2635B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BC9E76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Coral 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 Desert Coral.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Coral have?
Desert 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 Desert Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Coral are Raspberry Blush by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shimmered Copper by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coral Charisma by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Coral?
Desert Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.