Crushing on Coral DEFD18 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CD706A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CD706A · DEFD18
Crushing on Coral
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crushing on Coral Technical Profile
HEX Code#CD706A
RGB205, 112, 106
Estimated LRV25.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Crushing on Coral
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crushing on Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crushing on Coral are Coral Berry by PPG (a close digital match), Full Bloom by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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