Coral Dust 2173-50 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3B9B1, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Rose from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3B9B1 · 2173-50
Coral Dust
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Dust Technical Profile
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Coral Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCoral Dust
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGracious Rose
Gracious Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Noble Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Parma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
O Fortuna
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Muddy Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Little Wing
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Dust
#E3B9B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6A27C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Dust 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Coral Dust.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coral Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Dust have?
Coral Dust by Benjamin Moore 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 Coral Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Dust are Gracious Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweet Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Noble Blush by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coral Dust'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 Coral Dust?
Coral Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Coral Dust's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.