Smoked Salmon 1189-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EE867D, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Allablaze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EE867D · 1189-5
Smoked Salmon
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoked Salmon Technical Profile
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Smoked Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoked Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSmoked Salmon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAllablaze
Allablaze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cultured Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fancy Nancy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sweet Melon
Valspar
Very similar
Watermelon Punch
Behr
Very similar
Bay Coral
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ruffle Pink Dress
Kilz
Very similar
Carmela Coral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Charisma
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoked Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Salmon
#EE867D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8A06A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Salmon 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 Smoked Salmon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoked Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Salmon have?
Smoked Salmon 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 Smoked Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoked Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Salmon are Allablaze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cultured Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fancy Nancy by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Smoked Salmon'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 Smoked Salmon?
Smoked Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoked Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.