Carmela Coral 104-5DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ED9080, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Reef from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ED9080 · 104-5DB
Carmela Coral
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carmela Coral Technical Profile
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Carmela Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carmela Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCarmela Coral
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoral Reef
Coral Reef
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coral Passion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charisma
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Presidio Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fresh Salmon
PPG
Very similar
Coralette
Behr
Very similar
Rose Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Antigua Sunset
Kilz
Very similar
Rose Essence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carmela Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carmela Coral
#ED9080
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7A76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carmela Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carmela 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Carmela Coral.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carmela Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carmela Coral have?
Carmela Coral by Dutch Boy 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 Carmela Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carmela Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmela Coral are Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coral Passion by Valspar (a near-identical match), Desert Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carmela 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 Carmela Coral?
Carmela Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carmela Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.