Coral Red VS-9770 is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #AA5842, 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.
Ref. #AA5842 · VS-9770
Coral Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Red Technical Profile
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Coral Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCoral Red
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEgyptian
Egyptian
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glowing Firelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Airbrushed Copper
Behr
Nearly identical
Iron Ore
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crimson Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jalapeño
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Portsmouth Spice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Portsmouth Spice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Coral Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coral Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Red are Egyptian by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Salsa Dancing by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glowing Firelight by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Coral Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.