Coral Red VS-9770 is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #AA5842, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Egyptian from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #AA5842 · VS-9770
Coral Red
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA5842
RGB170, 88, 66
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Egyptian
Benjamin Moore
#AA5945
Close digital match
Glowing Firelight
PPG
#AF5941
Close digital match
Airbrushed Copper
Behr
#A55946
Close digital match
Iron Ore
Dunn-Edwards
#AF5B46
Close digital match
Scorching Hot
Kilz
#B05C44
Close digital match
Crimson Glow
Valspar
#A85341
Close digital match
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Sherwin-Williams
#B1533C
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#A65849
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#A75546
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#A75346
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#B44C43
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#BA4133
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Colors That Work With Coral Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Red
#AA5842
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C72
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Red 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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Coral Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Red have?
Coral Red by Dutch Boy 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 Coral Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Red are Egyptian by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Salsa Dancing by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glowing Firelight by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Coral Red'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 Coral Red?
Coral Red has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Coral Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.