Warm Apricot PPL-42 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F4D1AF, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Pekoe from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4D1AF · PPL-42
Warm Apricot
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Apricot Technical Profile
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Warm Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWarm Apricot
Nearly identical
PPGOrange Pekoe
Orange Pekoe
PPG
Nearly identical
Flattering Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sienna Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crisp Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peaches 'N' Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Apricot
#F4D1AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Apricot 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 Warm Apricot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Apricot have?
Warm Apricot by Behr has a neutral 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 Warm Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Apricot are Orange Pekoe by PPG (a near-identical match), Flattering Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sienna Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Apricot'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 Warm Apricot?
Warm Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Warm Apricot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.