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Ref. #DC9E95 · 2002-6B

Salmon Run

42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Salmon Run 2002-6B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DC9E95, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Salmon Run Technical Profile

HEX Code#DC9E95
RGB220, 158, 149
LRV41.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Salmon Run in Every Brand

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

ValsparSalmon Run
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTender Pink

Tender Pink

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Shanghai Peach

Behr

Nearly identical

Coral Ridge

Kilz

Very similar

Coral Cove

PPG

Very similar

A Li'L Cheeky

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rose Dusk

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Auburn Wave

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint

Very similar

Resounding Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Salmon Run

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Salmon Run

#DC9E95

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B8A17A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Salmon Run

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tender Pink

Complement

Beach Sparkle

Salmon Run Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Cowboy Hat

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

Deep Mint

Pop

The Crowd Roars!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Salmon Run.

Juicy Peach

Valspar · 2001-6A

#DD9C9B

Nana's Rose

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#DA99A2

Arizona Dust

Valspar · 2003-8A

#DBAC96

Honeysuckle Rose

Valspar · 2002-3C

#DD9090

Sweet Marmalade

Valspar · 2003-6B

#E7A993

Princess Peach

Valspar · 2002-8A

#D09D8A

More red colors from other brands

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

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

Fireside

Behr · S-G-720

#593237

Salmon Run — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Salmon Run have?
Salmon Run 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 Run in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Run from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Run are Tender Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shanghai Peach by Behr (a near-identical match), Tomato Cream Sauce by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon Run'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 Run?
Salmon Run has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, 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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