Salmon Eggs 18-16 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C59687, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calliope from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C59687 · 18-16
Salmon Eggs
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Eggs Technical Profile
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Salmon Eggs in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Eggs in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSalmon Eggs
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCalliope
Calliope
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calliope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rosedale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mesa Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Roycroft Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Amber Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Revival Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Princess Peach
Valspar
Very similar
Mamey Shake
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Eggs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Eggs
#C59687
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA384
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Eggs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Eggs 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Salmon Eggs.
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 Eggs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Eggs have?
Salmon Eggs by PPG 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 Eggs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Eggs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Eggs are Calliope by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calliope by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rustic Pottery by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Eggs'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 Eggs?
Salmon Eggs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salmon Eggs's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.