Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Coral Fountain |
| SKU | MQ4-03 |
| Hex | #E3A9A2 |
| RGB | 227, 169, 162 |
| HSL | 6°, 54%, 76% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Coral Fountain
Coral Fountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Coral Fountain 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
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Coral Fountain 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 #E3A9A2 in HSL space. Pair Coral Fountain 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 Coral Fountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coral Fountain 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 MQ4-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Fountain
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coral Fountain is Youthful Coral (SW 6604) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Youthful Coral swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coral Fountain
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Coral Fountain is Georgia Peach (031) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgia Peach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coral Fountain
Valspar has no exact twin of Coral Fountain. The nearest is Terra Cotta Blush (V081-3) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terra Cotta Blush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coral Fountain
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Soft Salmon (PPG1190-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Fountain without repainting risk. See the full Soft Salmon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coral Fountain
Glidden's nearest match is Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue (49BB 51/186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Fountain without repainting risk. See the full Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coral Fountain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coral Fountain is Pinktastic (203-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pinktastic swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Fountain
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coral Fountain is Indulgent Peach (HGSW 1076) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indulgent Peach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coral Fountain
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Coral Fountain. The nearest is Cedarville (DE5185) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coral Fountain
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Coral Fountain is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coral Fountain
Clare has no exact twin of Coral Fountain. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coral Fountain
Backdrop has no exact twin of Coral Fountain. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →