Coral Red 3016 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #B32821, estimated 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.
RAL · #B32821 · 3016
Coral Red
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#B32821
RGB179, 40, 33
Estimated LRV11.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Coral Red
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Coral Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.