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Ref. #D88E8B · 2001-5C

Coral Banks

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Coral Banks 2001-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D88E8B, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Cedar from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Coral Banks Technical Profile

HEX Code#D88E8B
RGB216, 142, 139
LRV35.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Coral Banks in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Coral Banks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparCoral Banks
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDusty Cedar

Dusty Cedar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pink Buff

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tropical Blooms

Behr

Very similar

Cool Watermelon

Kilz

Very similar

Pink Clay Pot

PPG

Very similar

Blooming Perfect

Vista Paint

Very similar

Resounding Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Blooming Perfect

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Rose Window

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Coral Banks

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Coral Banks

#D88E8B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B79B7B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Coral Banks

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pink Buff

Complement

Island Oasis

Coral Banks Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Cowboy Hat

Pop

Scarlet Sun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Awakening

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Rushing Stream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Coral Banks.

Strawberry Pink

Valspar · 2001-3C

#D9878B

Honeysuckle Rose

Valspar · 2002-3C

#DD9090

Field of Flowers

Valspar · 2001-8A

#CD9489

Strawberry Moon

Valspar · 8001-9D

#E18D94

Powder Peach

Valspar · 1007-1C

#E18684

Nectarine Spice

Valspar · 8003-8D

#CE9382

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sun Dried Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 7585

#692B2B

Cloud Number Nine

Vista Paint · 1071

#F8CEC5

Bleeding Heart

PPG · 1185-5

#E66A77

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Coral Banks — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Coral Banks have?
Coral Banks by Valspar 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 Banks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Banks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Banks are Dusty Cedar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pink Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Blooms by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Coral Banks'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 Banks?
Coral Banks has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.8, 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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