Salmon Upstream DE5109 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFA8A6, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Patient Pink from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFA8A6 · DE5109
Salmon Upstream
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Upstream Technical Profile
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Salmon Upstream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Upstream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSalmon Upstream
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPatient Pink
Patient Pink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nosegay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Salmon Pink
PPG
Very similar
Sunset Strip
Behr
Very similar
Peach Punch
Valspar
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fashion Pink
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Upstream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Upstream
#FFA8A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D69C5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Upstream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Upstream 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 Salmon Upstream.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salmon Upstream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Upstream have?
Salmon Upstream 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 Salmon Upstream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Upstream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Upstream are Patient Pink by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nosegay by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Nosegay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Upstream'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 Salmon Upstream?
Salmon Upstream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salmon Upstream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.