ColorplanBenjamin Moore Smoked Salmon (CC-154) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Coral Clay (SW 9005), Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No.64) and Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Cream Puff (2174-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 29.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C18573 |
| RGB | 193, 133, 115 |
| HSL | 14°, 39%, 60% |
About Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon (CC-154) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 29, Smoked Salmon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoked Salmon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Savannah Clay (047); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Smoked Salmon changes with the light
Smoked Salmon has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Smoked Salmon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Smoked Salmon will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Smoked Salmon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Smoked Salmon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Smoked Salmon in real homes
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Smoked Salmon equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Smoked Salmon questions
What undertone does Smoked Salmon have?
Smoked Salmon has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoked Salmon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Smoked Salmon a light or dark color?
Smoked Salmon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Smoked Salmon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Smoked Salmon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Red Earth No.64 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Smoked Salmon?
Try Cream Puff (2174-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Smoked Salmon's undertone.
Where does Smoked Salmon work best?
Smoked Salmon works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 29, Smoked Salmon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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