Coral Essence 2007-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DF7D84, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheery Cherry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DF7D84 · 2007-40
Coral Essence
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Essence Technical Profile
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Coral Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Essence 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 Essence
Nearly identical
PPGCheery Cherry
Cheery Cherry
PPG
Nearly identical
Porcelain Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Victorian Rouge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Strawberry Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Watermelon Core
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coming up Roses
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cool Watermelon
Kilz
Very similar
Copperleaf
Behr
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Essence
#DF7D84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BE9474
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Essence 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 Essence.
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 Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Essence have?
Coral Essence 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 Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Essence are Cheery Cherry by PPG (a near-identical match), Porcelain Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dimple by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coral Essence'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 Essence?
Coral Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coral Essence's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.