Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Deep Coral |
| SKU | DE5173 |
| Hex | #DA7C55 |
| RGB | 218, 124, 85 |
| HSL | 18°, 64%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Deep Coral
Deep Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Deep Coral is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Deep 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 #DA7C55 in HSL space. Pair Deep 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 Deep Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep 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 DE5173 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Coral
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Deep Coral is Emberglow (SW 6627). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Emberglow and you'll get the same color. See the full Emberglow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Coral
Behr's nearest match is Pumpkin Puree (M220-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Coral without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Puree swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Coral
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deep Coral is Orange Blossom (2168-30) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Blossom swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deep Coral
At Valspar, the closest color to Deep Coral is Late Bloomer (V046-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Late Bloomer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Coral
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Copper Penny (PPG17-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Coral without repainting risk. See the full Copper Penny swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Coral
Glidden's nearest match is Copper Penny (PPG17-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Coral without repainting risk. See the full Copper Penny swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Coral
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Deep Coral is Exotic Melon (107-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Melon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Coral
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Deep Coral is Emberglow (HGSW 1104). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Emberglow and you'll get the same color. See the full Emberglow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Coral
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deep Coral is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deep Coral
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Jack-O-Lantern (1038), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Coral without repainting risk. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Coral
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Deep Coral is Summer Squash (BD55) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Squash swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Deep Coral
Clare has no exact twin of Deep Coral. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Coral
Kompozit's nearest match is Jack-O-Lantern (1038), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Coral without repainting risk. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →