Simply Coral 2001-2A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8B09C, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Tulip from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F8B09C · 2001-2A
Simply Coral
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Simply Coral Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8B09C
RGB248, 176, 156
Estimated LRV53.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Simply Coral
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simply Coral
#F8B09C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CEB064
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simply Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simply Coral 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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Simply Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simply Coral have?
Simply Coral 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 Simply Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Coral are Mystic Tulip by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mystic Tulip by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Shade of Shell by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Simply Coral'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 Simply Coral?
Simply Coral has a estimated lightness value of 53.4, 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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