Salmon Peach
What Salmon Peach Actually Looks Like
Salmon Peach 2013-50 sits squarely in the warm pink-coral family. It is a soft, medium-toned color with clear warmth, neither a true red-based coral nor a pale blush. In bright natural light it reads as a lively peachy pink. In dimmer or cooler light it settles into a more muted, dusty rose. It is not a shy or neutral color, and it will read as a deliberate color choice on any wall.
Salmon Peach Undertones
The dominant undertones here are peach and orange-pink. There is enough orange in the mix to keep it from reading purely pink, and enough pink to prevent it from landing in true coral territory. It sits between the two. Because of that warm orange base, it will amplify the warmth of any incandescent or warm-LED lighting, and it can clash with cool blue-gray surroundings.
Where Salmon Peach Works Best
Salmon Peach works well in rooms where you want energy and warmth without committing to a bold or saturated hue. It suits bedrooms, dining rooms, and powder rooms where the mood is meant to feel inviting and personal. It works less well in spaces that already collect a lot of warm afternoon sun, where the orange undertones can intensify to the point of feeling hot. North-facing rooms benefit from its warmth because it fights the gray-blue cast that north light brings.
Where to put Salmon Peach
A bedroom wall in Salmon Peach feels warm and restful without being stark. Pair it with soft white trim and natural linen bedding to keep the warmth from feeling too intense. Avoid cool gray or stark white accessories, which will pull the peach tones toward a muddier, more conflicted read.
A powder room is one of the best uses for this color. The small scale means the warmth wraps the space, and flattering warm light from sconces will bring out the peachy pink quality at its best. Go bold with a glossy or satin finish here to let the color really show.
In a dining room, Salmon Peach creates a convivial, warm atmosphere. Candlelight and warm-toned fixtures will deepen it slightly toward a richer coral-peach. Keep the table linens and upholstery in warm neutrals, creams, or soft terracottas to stay in the same tonal family.
Use this color carefully in a home office. The warmth is energizing rather than calming, which can work for creative work but may feel restless for focused analytical tasks. If you do use it here, keep one wall as an accent and leave the remaining walls a warm white.
What to Pair With Salmon Peach
Because no coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, the pairings below are based on established color principles for warm peachy pinks.
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Colors that clash with Salmon Peach
If Salmon Peach shares a space with cool gray or blue-gray walls in an open floor plan, the warm orange undertones will fight the cool base and both colors will look off.
Gray-toned tile or cool-toned laminate floors will pull against the warm peach wall and make the color read more garish than it does in isolation.
A very cool, blue-white trim color will create a jarring contrast with the warm peachy wall and make both colors look less intentional.
Common questions
The LRV is 63.33, which puts it in the medium-light range. It reflects a solid amount of light, so it will not make a room feel dark. In low-light or north-facing rooms it will read as a warmer, slightly more muted peachy pink, which is actually a flattering quality in those spaces.
An eggshell finish is the practical choice for most walls. It gives a slight sheen that helps the warm tones read clearly without highlighting surface imperfections. For a powder room or accent wall where you want more presence, a satin finish will deepen the color slightly and make it feel more polished.
Yes, it works well in a child's room, particularly for younger children. The warm peachy pink is cheerful without being overly bright or saturated. Pair it with white furniture and natural wood tones to keep the space from feeling too sugary.
The Benjamin Moore code is 2013-50 and the hex value is #FFC5B5. These render in the color swatch on this page.