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Valspar Coral Banks2001-5C · #D98883 · LRV 34

Coral Banks reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 2001-5C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR CORAL BANKS
RGB 217, 136, 131LRV 34

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameCoral Banks
SKU2001-5C
Hex#D98883
RGB217, 136, 131
HSL3°, 53%, 68%
LRV34
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Valspar Coral Banks

Coral Banks sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.

Coral Banks is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 pink from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6318 · #CD8E89 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 34
SW 25 · #CC8D84 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 33
SW 6311 · #CF8A8D · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 33

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.77
All pink at Behr →
BIC-17 · #DA8784 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 34
PPU1-04 · #DE8781 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 34
PPU1-4 · #DE8781 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 34
PPU1-04A · #E08881 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.55
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-1175 · #DE8480 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 34
1285 · #DD9091 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 37
2174-40 · #D29185 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 35

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.18
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1190-5 · #DA817A · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 32
FLLW539 · #D78775 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 33
PPG1191-5 · #D78775 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 33

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.62
All pink at Glidden →
10YR 32/324 · #D88682 · ΔE 0.62 · LRV 32
PPG1190-5 · #DB8079 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 32
30YR 33/379 · #E08576 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 33
PPG1191-5 · #D78775 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 33
HGSW 2055 · #CD8E89 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 34
HGSW 6318 · #CD8E89 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 34
HGSW 2045 · #CF8A8D · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 33
HGSW 6311 · #CF8A8D · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 33

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5123 · #E5867B · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 33
DE5095 · #D28085 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 29
DET432 · #CB8E81 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 33

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.1
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9911 · #C5827C · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
0057 · #D1877F · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 32
1073 · #DB8E81 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 36
1094 · #DB878C · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All pink at Hirshfield's →
0057 · #D28279 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 32
1073 · #DD897C · ΔE 3 · LRV 35
1094 · #DD8389 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 33

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.11
All pink at C2 Paint →
BD44 · #D1847C · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 32
C2-543 · #C98377 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 30

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All pink at Clare →
PNT100-MD-28 · #C88883 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 32

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All pink at Kompozit →
0057 · #D28279 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 31
1073 · #DD897C · ΔE 3 · LRV 35
1094 · #DD8389 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 33

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Coral Banks within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2002-3C · LRV 35.5
2001-3C · LRV 32.4
1007-1C · LRV 33.1
1008-6A · LRV 35.2
8001-9D · LRV 37
2002-6A · LRV 30.7

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D98883 in HSL space. Pair Coral Banks with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D98883 + #83D4D9
TRIADIC
#D98883 · #83D988 · #8883D9
ANALOGOUS
#D983A9 · #D98883 · #D9B383

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.69:1fail
Sample text on black
7.8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Coral Banks Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Coral Banks 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 Valspar 2001-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Banks

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Coral Banks. The nearest is Memorable Rose (SW 6311) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Coral Banks

The closest Behr equivalent of Coral Banks is Tropical Blooms (BIC-17). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Tropical Blooms and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Blooms swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coral Banks

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Flamingo (CSP-1175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Banks without repainting risk. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coral Banks

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Coral Banks is Cranapple (PPG1190-5) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cranapple swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Coral Banks

The closest Glidden equivalent of Coral Banks is Berrydale (10YR 32/324). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Berrydale and you'll get the same color. See the full Berrydale swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Banks

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Coral Banks. The nearest is Memorable Rose (HGSW 2045) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coral Banks

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Coral Banks is Cultured Rose (DE5123) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coral Banks

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coral Banks. The nearest is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coral Banks

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Coral Banks. The nearest is Porcelain Rose (1094) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Porcelain Rose swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Coral Banks

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Coral Banks is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Coral Banks

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Coral Banks is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Coral Banks

Clare has no exact twin of Coral Banks. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Coral Banks

At Kompozit, the closest color to Coral Banks is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →

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