Desert Coral by Behr paint color
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Ref. #D2635B · HDC-MD-05

Desert Coral

23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Desert Coral Technical Profile

HEX Code#D2635B
RGB210, 99, 91
LRV23.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Coral Charisma

Complement

Tropical Splash

Desert Coral Room Palettes

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

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Hot Chocolate

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Caribbean Green

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Desert Coral.

Red Coral

Behr · PPU1-05A

#CD6359

Red Coral

Behr · PPU1-5A

#CD6358

Japanese Kimono

Behr · PPU1-05

#CC6359

Miami Spice

Behr · 220D-6

#C46A5E

Caribbean Coral

Behr · 210D-6

#C1625D

Super Hero

Behr · T15-14

#CA535B

More red colors from other brands

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

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Charming Cherry

Dunn-Edwards · DE5074

#FF90A2

Deep Maroon

Sherwin-Williams · 72

#623F45

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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