Tucson Coral
005 · #F37F6B · LRV 34 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Tucson Coral34
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Tucson Coral, Really?
Tucson Coral reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 005 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Tucson Coral
Tucson 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.
How Lighting Changes Tucson Coral
Tucson Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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 Tucson Coral 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 005 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 | Ardent CoralSW 6874 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 30 | Color page → |
| Behr | CoraletteT16-07 · Behr | 1.9 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Coral Passion2001-1B · Valspar | 1.4 | 36.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Smoked SalmonPPG1189-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.4 | 37 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Celebration Orange25YR 34/473 · Glidden | 2.0 | 34 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Party Dress206-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Tucson Coral 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 #F37F6B in HSL space. Pair Tucson Coral with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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