Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | California Coral |
| SKU | M190-4 |
| Hex | #E9A1A0 |
| RGB | 233, 161, 160 |
| HSL | 1°, 62%, 77% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr California Coral
California Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
California Coral is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to California Coral within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E9A1A0 in HSL space. Pair California Coral with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr California Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching California Coral from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M190-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Coral
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of California Coral. The nearest is Coral Bead (SW 6873) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Bead swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of California Coral
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to California Coral is Pink Punch (2006-50) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Punch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of California Coral
At Valspar, the closest color to California Coral is Antique Coral (1007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.9 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Coral swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of California Coral
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is River Rouge (PPG1187-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for California Coral without repainting risk. See the full River Rouge swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of California Coral
At Glidden, the closest color to California Coral is River Rouge (PPG1187-4) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Rouge swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of California Coral
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cupcake Pink (103-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for California Coral without repainting risk. See the full Cupcake Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Coral
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of California Coral. The nearest is Amaryllis (HGSW 1055) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amaryllis swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of California Coral
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of California Coral. The nearest is Berry Riche (DE5094) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Riche swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of California Coral
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of California Coral. The nearest is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of California Coral
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to California Coral is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of California Coral
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to California Coral is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of California Coral
At Kompozit, the closest color to California Coral is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →