Youthful Coral 170B-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F96083, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Explosion from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F96083 · 170B-5
Youthful Coral
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Youthful Coral Technical Profile
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Youthful Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Youthful Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrYouthful Coral
Very similar
Vista PaintPink Explosion
Pink Explosion
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pink Explosion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cupid's Arrow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cherry Brandy
PPG
Very similar
Cactus Flower
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hint of Cherry
Valspar
Visible difference
Watermelon Core
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Coming up Roses
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Ibis Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Youthful Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Youthful Coral
#F96083
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D27F60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Youthful Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Youthful 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 Youthful 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.
Youthful Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Youthful Coral have?
Youthful 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 Youthful Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Youthful Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Youthful Coral are Pink Explosion by Vista Paint (a very close match), Pink Explosion by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Cupid's Arrow by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Youthful 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 Youthful Coral?
Youthful Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.0, 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 Youthful Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.