Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A

Color code:PPU1-05A
Color name:Red Coral
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Red Coral?

Introducing Behr Red Coral (PPU1-05A), a vibrant hue that adds a bold touch to any space. This captivating shade exudes energy and warmth, making it perfect for accent walls or furniture pieces. Pair Red Coral with soft neutrals like beige or gray to create a balanced and harmonious feel in a room. For a more dramatic look, combine it with deep blues or rich greens to create a striking contrast. Embrace the power of Behr's Red Coral to infuse your space with personality and style.

What are Behr Red Coral undertones?

Red is Behr Red Coral undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C37469

RGB code:

195, 116, 105

Is Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 7° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU1-05A Red Coral HSL code: 7, 43%, 59%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Red Coral:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Red Coral PPU1-05A vs Strawberry Wine MQ4-02

Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A vs Behr Strawberry Wine MQ4-02Open Red Coral PPU1-05A
LRV: 25.75%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 24.46%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Red Coral PPU1-05A vs Coral Clay SW 9005

Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A vs Sherwin Williams Coral Clay SW 9005Open Red Coral PPU1-05A
LRV: 25.75%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm