Salmon Stream
What Salmon Stream Actually Looks Like
Salmon Stream is a rich, medium-dark terracotta, leaning more toward brick-red than the soft peach its name suggests. It sits in that warm zone between burnt orange and dusty rose, with enough depth that it reads as a true statement color rather than a mid-tone blush. In strong natural light it opens up and shows its warm orange character. In low or north-facing light it can pull toward a muted clay-brown.
Salmon Stream Undertones
The dominant undertones here are orange and red-earth, grounded by a dusty, slightly muted quality that keeps it from feeling vivid or candy-bright. There is no meaningful blue or purple pull. In artificial warm light the orange character strengthens noticeably.
Where Salmon Stream Works Best
Because its LRV is low, this color absorbs a fair amount of light. It works best where you want enclosure and warmth rather than brightness. Accent walls, dining rooms, studies, and entryways are natural fits. Use it on all four walls only in spaces with generous natural light, or where a cozy, enveloping feel is the goal. It is not a strong candidate for small dark bathrooms or windowless closets.
Where to put Salmon Stream
This is one of the strongest rooms for Salmon Stream. The depth and warmth make candlelit dinners feel intentional and intimate. Go satin or eggshell on the walls and pair with a warm white ceiling to keep the space from feeling too heavy.
A front hall in Salmon Stream makes an immediate impression without requiring a large commitment of square footage. Because entryways are transitional spaces, the enclosing quality of a low-LRV color actually works in your favor here.
The earthy warmth suits a book-lined room well. Pair it with dark wood shelving and a warm-toned task light. Avoid cold LED daylight bulbs, which will flatten the color and push it toward an unflattering muddy orange.
In a bedroom it creates a cocoon-like atmosphere. Keep bedding and textiles in natural linens, warm creams, or deep olive to let the color breathe rather than compete.
What to Pair With Salmon Stream
No coordinating colors are currently listed in our database for Salmon Stream 2173-30. As a general pairing guide, it responds well to warm off-whites, raw linen tones, deep forest greens, and aged brass or copper hardware. Cooler whites tend to highlight the orange undertone in a way that can feel jarring, so lean warm when choosing trim.
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Colors that clash with Salmon Stream
If adjacent rooms are painted in cool or blue-gray tones, the transition into Salmon Stream can feel jarring because the undertone contrast is sharp.
Bright, bluish whites on trim will fight the orange-red undertones and make the wall color look muddier than it is.
Cool metallic finishes in the same room can feel disconnected from the earthy warmth of this color.
Common questions
Its LRV is 16.58, which puts it firmly in the dark range. Colors below 25 absorb significantly more light than they reflect, so plan for this and make sure your space has enough natural or artificial light to support it.
The color code is 2173-30 and the hex is #9E5D4B. You can use those to match it in visualizer tools or share it with your painter.
Yes, Benjamin Moore offers it in both interior and exterior formulas across their full range of sheens. For most interior walls, eggshell or satin is practical. A flat or matte finish will deepen the color slightly and hide surface imperfections, while satin adds a subtle warmth and is easier to clean.
Yes, noticeably so. Warm incandescent or warm-LED bulbs will intensify the orange-red quality and make the color feel richer. Cool or daylight-spectrum bulbs push it toward a flatter, slightly muddy clay tone. Sample it in the actual room under your lighting before committing.