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Ref. #F08D7E · 012

Coral Reef

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Coral Reef 012 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F08D7E, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carmela Coral from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Coral Reef Technical Profile

HEX Code#F08D7E
RGB240, 141, 126
LRV39.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Coral Reef in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Coral Reef 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 Reef
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCarmela Coral

Carmela Coral

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Coral Passion

Valspar

Nearly identical

Coralette

Behr

Very similar

Charisma

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Smoked Salmon

PPG

Very similar

Adobe Avenue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Graceful Ballerina

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Adonis Glow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Antigua Sunset

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Antique Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Coral Reef

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Coral Reef

#F08D7E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C9A669

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Coral Reef

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Coral Reef

Complement

Costa Rica Blue

Coral Reef Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Log Cabin

Pop

Salsa

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Summer Plum

Pop

Malachy Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Peridot

Pop

Cool Aqua

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Coral Reef.

Allablaze

Benjamin Moore · 1304

#F08C85

Salmon Run

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#F29479

Coral Gables

Benjamin Moore · 2010-40

#FA9084

Pink Peach

Benjamin Moore · 2009-40

#F98B88

Pink Polka Dot

Benjamin Moore · 004

#F99686

Coral Rock

Benjamin Moore · 032

#E1917D

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

#6B473D

Cinnabar

Behr · ICC-72

#8D4C46

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Coral Reef — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Coral Reef have?
Coral Reef 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 Reef in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Reef from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Reef are Carmela Coral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coral Passion by Valspar (a near-identical match), Party Dress by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coral Reef'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 Reef?
Coral Reef has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, 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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