Coral Passion 2001-1B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EE8A78, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coralette from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EE8A78 · 2001-1B
Coral Passion
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Passion Technical Profile
HEX Code#EE8A78
RGB238, 138, 120
Estimated LRV37.7
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
BrandValspar
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#F08674
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Colors That Work With Coral Passion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Passion
#EE8A78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9A769
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Passion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral Passion 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 Passion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Passion have?
Coral Passion 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 Passion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Passion are Coralette by Behr (a close digital match), Party Dress by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Coral Passion'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 Passion?
Coral Passion has a estimated lightness value of 37.7, 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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Why Coral Passion's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.