Coral Banks 2001-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D88E8B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #D88E8B · 2001-5C
Coral Banks
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Banks Technical Profile
HEX Code#D88E8B
RGB216, 142, 139
Estimated LRV35.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Coral Banks
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Coral Banks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Banks are Dusty Cedar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pink Buff by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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