Coral Essence
2007-40 · #DE7C83 · LRV 32 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Coral Essence32
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Coral Essence, Really?
Coral Essence reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2007-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Coral Essence
Coral Essence 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.
How Lighting Changes Coral Essence
Coral Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Most complaints about Coral Essence are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2007-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Coming up RosesSW 6585 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 30 | Color page → |
| Behr | Hot GossipP150-4 · Behr | 1.9 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Strawberry Pink2001-3C · Valspar | 2.3 | 32.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | CranapplePPG1190-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 32 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cheery Cherry90RR 31/403 · Glidden | 1.2 | 31 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Watermelon Core103-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 29 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Coral Essence within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DE7C83 in HSL space. Pair Coral Essence with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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