Tropical Coral 42YR 43/439 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FA9A7E, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pouring Copper from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FA9A7E · 42YR 43/439
Tropical Coral
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Coral Technical Profile
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Tropical Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Coral
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPouring Copper
Pouring Copper
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dusk Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy Orange Blush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamy Orange Blush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cabana Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmalade
Behr
Very similar
Poppy Petal
Valspar
Very similar
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antigua Sunset
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Coral
#FA9A7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2B360
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Tropical 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.
Tropical Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Coral have?
Tropical Coral 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 Tropical Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Coral are Pouring Copper by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dusk Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Creamy Orange Blush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical 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 Tropical Coral?
Tropical Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, 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 Tropical Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.