Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Calmed Coral |
| SKU | 307-5DB |
| Hex | #D08875 |
| RGB | 208, 136, 117 |
| HSL | 13°, 49%, 64% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Calmed Coral
Calmed Coral 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.
Calmed 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
14 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Calmed Coral within Dutch Boy'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 #D08875 in HSL space. Pair Calmed 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.
Dutch Boy Calmed Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calmed 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 Dutch Boy 307-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Subdued Sienna (SW 9009) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subdued Sienna swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calmed Coral
The closest Behr equivalent of Calmed Coral is Rosy Copper (HDC-WR16-02). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Rosy Copper and you'll get the same color. See the full Rosy Copper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peaches 'n Cream (040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calmed Coral without repainting risk. See the full Peaches 'n Cream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Valspar's nearest match is Terra Earth (2003-5C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.4 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calmed Coral without repainting risk. See the full Terra Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calmed Coral
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Pottery Red (FLLW539), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calmed Coral without repainting risk. See the full Wright Pottery Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Glidden's nearest match is Freckles (PPG1191-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calmed Coral without repainting risk. See the full Freckles swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calmed Coral
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calmed Coral is Peekaboo Coral (HGSW 2065) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peekaboo Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Bronzed Orange (DE5179) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Marble Pink (0057) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Marble Pink (0057) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Calmed Coral
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calmed Coral
Kompozit has no exact twin of Calmed Coral. The nearest is Marble Pink (0057) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marble Pink swatch →