King Salmon M180-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DD7066, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Childhood Crush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DD7066 · M180-5
King Salmon
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
King Salmon Technical Profile
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King Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to King Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKing Salmon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChildhood Crush
Childhood Crush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coral Reef
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Childhood Crush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset Horizon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bird of Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blaze Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Pueblo Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Legacy Rose
PPG
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With King Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
King Salmon
#DD7066
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0A072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for King Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
King Salmon 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 King Salmon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
King Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does King Salmon have?
King Salmon 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 King Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match King Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to King Salmon are Childhood Crush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coral Reef by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Childhood Crush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting King Salmon'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 King Salmon?
King Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, 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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Related Reading
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 King Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.