Chinook Salmon DET456 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8987E, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mamey Shake from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8987E · DET456
Chinook Salmon
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chinook Salmon Technical Profile
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Chinook Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chinook Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChinook Salmon
Nearly identical
KilzMamey Shake
Mamey Shake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Portrait Tone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Carnation
Valspar
Nearly identical
Money Tree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Florentine Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baker's Dozen
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Money Tree
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frosted Copper
PPG
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chinook Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chinook Salmon
#C8987E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AA80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chinook Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chinook 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Chinook Salmon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chinook Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chinook Salmon have?
Chinook Salmon by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chinook Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chinook Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chinook Salmon are Mamey Shake by Kilz (a near-identical match), Portrait Tone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mellow Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chinook 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 Chinook Salmon?
Chinook Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.2, 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 Chinook Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.