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.
Ref. #D88E8B · 2001-5C
Coral Banks
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Banks Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Coral Banks 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Coral Banks.
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 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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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 Banks's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.