Reef Coral 204-3DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFAEA7, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mad About Maddie from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFAEA7 · 204-3DB
Reef Coral
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Reef Coral Technical Profile
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Reef Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Reef 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 BoyReef Coral
Nearly identical
ValsparMad About Maddie
Mad About Maddie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coral Myth
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Salmon
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sunset Drive
Behr
Very similar
Pink Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Reef Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Reef Coral
#EFAEA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3A16F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Reef Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Reef 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 Reef 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.
Reef Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Reef Coral have?
Reef 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 Reef Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Reef Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Reef Coral are Mad About Maddie by Valspar (a near-identical match), Youthful Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lusty Orange by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Reef 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 Reef Coral?
Reef Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, 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 Reef Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.