Salmon Creek 260C-2 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFD8CD, LRV 77 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD8CD · 260C-2
Salmon Creek
77%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Creek Technical Profile
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Salmon Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSalmon Creek
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBermuda Pink
Bermuda Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Jasper
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rose Hips
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Strawberry Whip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coral Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fruity Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Daiquiri
PPG
Nearly identical
Comical Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cake Pop
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Creek
#FFD8CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6B45C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salmon Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Creek have?
Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Creek are Bermuda Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Jasper by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pink Powderpuff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Creek'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 Salmon Creek?
Salmon Creek has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Salmon Creek's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.