Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wet Coral |
| SKU | 190B-6 |
| Hex | #F44A4E |
| RGB | 244, 74, 78 |
| HSL | 359°, 89%, 62% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Wet Coral
Wet Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Wet Coral is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
4 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 red from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wet 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 #F44A4E in HSL space. Pair Wet 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 Wet Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wet 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 190B-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wet Coral
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wet Coral is Rose Quartz (2002-30) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Quartz swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wet Coral
Valspar has no exact twin of Wet Coral. The nearest is Blaze Orange (1008-1A) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.3 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blaze Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wet Coral
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wet Coral is Amour (DE5104) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amour swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wet Coral
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wet Coral. The nearest is Endless Possibilities (1081) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →