Salmon Rose by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #E7968B · 2003-3C

Salmon Rose

41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Salmon Rose 2003-3C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E7968B, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Passion Fruit from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Salmon Rose Technical Profile

HEX Code#E7968B
RGB231, 150, 139
LRV40.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Salmon Rose in Every Brand

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

ValsparSalmon Rose
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePassion Fruit

Passion Fruit

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Charisma

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Southwest Stone

Behr

Nearly identical

Corallize

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Coral Ridge

Kilz

Nearly identical

Fresh Salmon

PPG

Very similar

Rose Essence

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Rosy Coral

Vista Paint

Very similar

Dusty Cedar

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Salmon Rose

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Salmon Rose

#E7968B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C1A371

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Salmon Rose

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Hydrangea Flowers

Complement

Speedboat

Salmon Rose Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

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

Elegant Silk

Pop

The Crowd Roars!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Salmon Rose.

Coral Ridge

Valspar · 2003-6A

#E59E85

Desert Rose

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#E7927F

Honeysuckle Rose

Valspar · 2002-3C

#DD9090

Venetian Plaster

Valspar · 8002-12C

#DE9E85

Strawberry Moon

Valspar · 8001-9D

#E18D94

Poppy Field

Valspar · 1006-1C

#E6888F

More red colors from other brands

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

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Piglet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5086

#FFC0C6

Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

#C02741

Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

#F8F1EF

Caliente

Benjamin Moore · AF-290

#8B2829

Salmon Rose — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Salmon Rose have?
Salmon Rose 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 Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Rose are Passion Fruit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Charisma by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Southwest Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Rose'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 Rose?
Salmon Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.7, 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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