Apricot Flower 270B-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFB078, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Marmalade from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB078 · 270B-4
Apricot Flower
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Flower Technical Profile
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Apricot Flower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Flower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrApricot Flower
Nearly identical
PPGOrange Marmalade
Orange Marmalade
PPG
Nearly identical
Vivid Beauty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Frenzy
Valspar
Very similar
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coral Canyon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Market Melon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Downy Feather
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mischief
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Flower
#FFB078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6CC5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Flower Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Apricot Flower.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apricot Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Flower have?
Apricot Flower by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apricot Flower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Flower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Flower are Orange Marmalade by PPG (a near-identical match), Vivid Beauty by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sorbete De Melon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Flower's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Apricot Flower?
Apricot Flower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Flower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.