Dark Salmon 2009-30 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E85B51, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amour from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E85B51 · 2009-30
Dark Salmon
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Salmon Technical Profile
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Dark Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark 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 MooreDark Salmon
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAmour
Amour
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Campire Blaze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blaze Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Wet Coral
Behr
Very similar
Coraled Begonia
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Candy Corn
PPG
Very similar
Dynamite
Kilz
Very similar
Childhood Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Salmon Range
RAL
Visible difference
Full Bloom
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Salmon
#E85B51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C89F6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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 Dark 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.
Dark Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Salmon have?
Dark 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 Dark Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Salmon are Amour by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fiery Coral by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Campire Blaze by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Salmon?
Dark Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.2, 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 Dark Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.