Crushing on Coral DEFD18 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CD706A, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Berry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CD706A · DEFD18
Crushing on Coral
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crushing on Coral Technical Profile
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Crushing on Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crushing on Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCrushing on Coral
Nearly identical
PPGCoral Berry
Coral Berry
PPG
Nearly identical
Full Bloom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Claret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Preppy Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cuban Plaza
Valspar
Very similar
May Fair
Vista Paint
Very similar
Strawberry Wine
Behr
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
It's My Party
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crushing on Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crushing on Coral
#CD706A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B79D7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crushing on Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crushing on 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
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crushing on Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crushing on Coral have?
Crushing on Coral by Dunn-Edwards 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 Crushing on Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crushing on Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crushing on Coral are Coral Berry by PPG (a near-identical match), Full Bloom by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Claret by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Crushing on Coral'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 Crushing on Coral?
Crushing on Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, 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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Why Crushing on Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.