Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Classic Coral |
| SKU | HGSW 1095 |
| Hex | #E49780 |
| RGB | 228, 151, 128 |
| HSL | 14°, 65%, 70% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Classic Coral
Classic Coral sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Classic 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 at every US brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Classic Coral within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #E49780 in HSL space. Pair Classic 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Classic Coral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1095 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Coral
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Classic Coral is Sockeye (SW 6619). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sockeye and you'll get the same color. See the full Sockeye swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Classic Coral
Behr's nearest match is Pecos Spice (230D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Pecos Spice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Classic Coral
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweetened Melon (105-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Sweetened Melon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Classic Coral
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Opal Fire (PPG1192-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Coral without repainting risk. See the full Opal Fire swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Coral
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Classic Coral is Presidio Peach (DET435) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Presidio Peach swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Coral
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Classic Coral is Butternut Peel (BD43) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Classic Coral
At Valspar, the closest color to Classic Coral is Venetian Plaster (8002-12C) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Plaster swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Classic Coral
Kompozit has no exact twin of Classic Coral. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Classic Coral
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Classic Coral. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Classic Coral
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Classic Coral. The nearest is Passion Fruit (2171-40) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Passion Fruit swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Classic Coral
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Classic Coral — the nearest deck color, Naperon (NO. 315), is clearly different (ΔE 6.03). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1095 instead. See the full Naperon swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Classic Coral
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Classic Coral — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 6.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1095 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Classic Coral
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Classic Coral — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1095 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Classic Coral
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Classic Coral — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 11.98). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1095 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →