Salmon Bisque 2003-4B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F6C4BC, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Coral Sunset from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6C4BC · 2003-4B
Salmon Bisque
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Bisque Technical Profile
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Salmon Bisque in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSalmon Bisque
Nearly identical
PPGLight Coral Sunset
Light Coral Sunset
PPG
Nearly identical
Melon Juice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pink Macaroon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Salmon Berry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fruit Salad
Behr
Nearly identical
Coral Bells
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dainty Debutante
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peachtree
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jazz Age Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Bisque
#F6C4BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8A66A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Bisque 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 Salmon Bisque.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salmon Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Bisque have?
Salmon Bisque 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 Salmon Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Bisque are Light Coral Sunset by PPG (a near-identical match), Melon Juice by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pink Macaroon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Bisque'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 Salmon Bisque?
Salmon Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salmon Bisque's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.