Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dramatic Coral |
| SKU | 70YR 49/332 |
| Hex | #F0AE8B |
| RGB | 240, 174, 139 |
| HSL | 21°, 77%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Dramatic Coral
Dramatic Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Dramatic 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
12 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dramatic Coral within Glidden'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 #F0AE8B in HSL space. Pair Dramatic 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.
Glidden Dramatic Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dramatic 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 Glidden 70YR 49/332 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dramatic Coral. The nearest is Tangerine (SW 6640) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
The closest Behr equivalent of Dramatic Coral is Trick Or Treat (M220-4). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Trick Or Treat and you'll get the same color. See the full Trick Or Treat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peachland (2168-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dramatic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Peachland swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
At Valspar, the closest color to Dramatic Coral is Peach Squared (V045-3) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.1 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peach Squared swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dramatic Coral is Orange Liqueur (PPG1198-4) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Liqueur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dramatic Coral. The nearest is Peach Delight (207-3DB) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peach Delight swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dramatic Coral. The nearest is Signet Marigold (HGSW 1125) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Signet Marigold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dramatic Coral is October Haze (DE5171) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full October Haze swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dramatic Coral is Pumpkin Hue (1024) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Apricot Spring (1036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dramatic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Apricot Spring swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dramatic Coral. The nearest is Sorbet (C2-528) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dramatic Coral
Kompozit's nearest match is Apricot Spring (1036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dramatic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Apricot Spring swatch →