Coraled Begonia
106-5DB · #DF644E · LRV 25 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Rumors8
- 2Cinnamon Slate19
- 3Coraled Begonia25
- 4Rejuvenate30
- 5Tangerine Dream36
What Color Is Coraled Begonia, Really?
Coraled Begonia reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 106-5DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Coraled Begonia
Coraled Begonia 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.
How Lighting Changes Coraled Begonia
Coraled Begonia 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.
Most complaints about Coraled Begonia 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 Dutch Boy 106-5DB 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 | DaringSW 6879 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 25 | Color page → |
| Behr | PimentoP180-6 · Behr | 1.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Soft Glow014 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 24 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Autumn Enchantment2001-1A · Valspar | 2.9 | 26.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Candy CornPPG17-16 · PPG / Glidden | 1.6 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Candy CornPPG17-16 · Glidden | 1.4 | 24 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Coraled Begonia within Dutch Boy'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 #DF644E in HSL space. Pair Coraled Begonia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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