Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Crushing On Coral |
| SKU | DEFD18 |
| Hex | #CD706A |
| RGB | 205, 112, 106 |
| HSL | 4°, 50%, 61% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Crushing On Coral
Crushing On 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.
Crushing On 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Crushing On Coral within Dunn-Edwards'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 #CD706A in HSL space. Pair Crushing On 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.
Dunn-Edwards Crushing On Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crushing On 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 Dunn-Edwards DEFD18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Full Bloom (SW 9700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Crushing On Coral without repainting risk. See the full Full Bloom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coral Bronze (1298), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Crushing On Coral without repainting risk. See the full Coral Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Crushing On Coral is Preppy Pink (204-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
At Behr, the closest color to Crushing On Coral is Strawberry Wine (MQ4-02) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 Strawberry Wine swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
At Kompozit, the closest color to Crushing On Coral is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Valspar has no exact twin of Crushing On Coral. The nearest is Rhapsody (2002-5C) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhapsody swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Crushing On Coral. The nearest is Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Crushing On Coral. The nearest is It's My Party (1074) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It's My Party swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Crushing On Coral. The nearest is Cockscomb (BD54) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cockscomb swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Crushing On Coral — the nearest deck color, Red Earth (NO. 64), is clearly different (ΔE 6.27). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD18 instead. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Crushing On Coral — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 9.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD18 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Crushing On Coral — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 10.68). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD18 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Crushing On Coral
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Crushing On Coral — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 21.29). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD18 instead. See the full Anita swatch →