Coral Red 3016 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #B32821, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Million Dollar Red from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B32821 · 3016
Coral Red
11%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 →
RALCoral Red
Very similar
Benjamin MooreMillion Dollar Red
Million Dollar Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Glowing Firelight
Behr
Very similar
Terracotta
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lipstick Pencil
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Contrast
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Real Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Atomic Red
Kilz
Very similar
Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Rum Punch
PPG
Visible difference
Très Bien
Valspar
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
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
#B32821
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B78850
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 RAL Colors
Other RAL 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 RAL 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 Million Dollar Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Create .04 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Glowing Firelight by Behr (a very close 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 11.2, 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.