Coral Reef 6606 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D9766C, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is King Salmon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9766C · 6606
Coral Reef
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Reef Technical Profile
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Coral Reef in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Reef in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCoral Reef
Nearly identical
BehrKing Salmon
King Salmon
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunset Horizon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Claret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Flamenco Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Temptation Rose
PPG
Very similar
Childhood Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Childhood Crush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pueblo Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Brickwork
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Reef
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Reef
#D9766C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDA075
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Reef
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Reef 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Coral Reef.
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 Reef — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Reef have?
Coral Reef by Sherwin-Williams 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 Reef in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Reef from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Reef are King Salmon by Behr (a near-identical match), Nectarina by Behr (a very close match), Sunset Horizon by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Coral Reef'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 Reef?
Coral Reef has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Reef's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.