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Sunlit Coral 2170-60
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Undertone: Noticeable red undertone
In CIELAB, Sunlit Coral sits at L* 90.0, a* 7.5, b* 10.4. Its hue angle is 54° and its chroma is 12.8, so it leans red clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 55%.
LRV 74.1: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 74.1, Sunlit Coral is lighter than 84% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Sunlit Coral
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blushing | SW 6617 | 2.80 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Lotus Petal | SW 9697 | 2.98 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Koral Kicks | SW 6610 | 3.05 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Sunlit Coral
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Sea Salt | M190-1 | 0.82 | Practically identical | |
| Peach Sachet | M200-1 | 1.19 | Very close | |
| Possibly Pink | 200E-1 | 1.33 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Shell | 015 | 1.00 | Very close | |
| Love & Happiness | 1191 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Peach Cloud | 2169-60 | 1.53 | Very close | |
| Heirloom | 023 | 1.66 | Very close | |
| Pink Moiré | 050 | 1.72 | Very close | |
| Whispering Peach | 2014-60 | 1.82 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Arizona Peach 092 · lighter, LRV 77.3
- Sweet Salmon 2167-60 · lighter, LRV 78.5
- Amelia Blush 085 · lighter, LRV 77.6
- Marry Me 1289 · darker, LRV 71.3
- Peau de Soie AF-60 · darker, LRV 70.7
- Cocoa Butter 1023 · darker, LRV 70.7
Colors that go with Sunlit Coral
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Bashful Blue 2065-70 · complementary (180°)
- Rose Reflection 2171-60 · analogous (−30°)
- Crème Caramel 910 · analogous (+30°)
- Quartz Stone 597 · triadic (120°)
- Lavender Ice 2069-60 · triadic (240°)
Sunlit Coral vs popular colors
- Head Over Heels (Benjamin Moore AF-250, ΔE 4.0) is about as light, more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Peach Parfait (Benjamin Moore 2175-70, ΔE 4.2) is lighter (LRV 79.6 vs 74.1), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 5.4) is lighter (LRV 82.1 vs 74.1), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.