Ref. #FFC7B0 · DE5170
Antique Coral
65%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Coral Technical Profile
What color is Antique Coral? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFC7B0. Colors similar to Antique Coral include Behr Coral Confection, Benjamin Moore Sanibel Peach, Valspar Tropical Breeze. Antique Coral has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Antique Coral sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Antique Coral
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Coral
#FFC7B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6BD5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Coral 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Antique Coral.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Coral have?
Antique Coral by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Antique Coral from other brands?
The closest matches are Coral Confection by Behr (#FFC4AB), Sanibel Peach by Benjamin Moore (#FAC6AD), Tropical Breeze by Valspar (#FBC8AF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antique Coral?
Antique Coral has an LRV of 65.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.