Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Coral Banks |
| SKU | 2001-5C |
| Hex | #D98883 |
| RGB | 217, 136, 131 |
| HSL | 3°, 53%, 68% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
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 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →