Custis Salmon CW-215 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DF9D8E, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Blush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DF9D8E · CW-215
Custis Salmon
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Custis Salmon Technical Profile
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Custis Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Custis Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCustis Salmon
Nearly identical
PPGCoral Blush
Coral Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Rose Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rocky Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Devoted Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alexandra Peach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Salmon Run
Valspar
Very similar
Shanghai Peach
Behr
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Sockeye
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Custis Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Custis Salmon
#DF9D8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBA677
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Custis Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Custis Salmon 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 Custis Salmon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Custis Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Custis Salmon have?
Custis Salmon 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 Custis Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Custis Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Custis Salmon are Coral Blush by PPG (a near-identical match), Rose Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Holland Tile by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Custis Salmon'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 Custis Salmon?
Custis Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Custis Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.