Nouveau Apricot LB160-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #EBCBBD, LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Kiss from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBCBBD · LB160-01
Nouveau Apricot
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nouveau Apricot Technical Profile
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Nouveau Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nouveau Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzNouveau Apricot
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAlmond Kiss
Almond Kiss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Precocious
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quaint Peche
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Champagne Fizzle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Galveston Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lymann Camellia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tapestry Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Coral
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Satin Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nouveau Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nouveau Apricot
#EBCBBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAAD78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nouveau Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nouveau 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 Kilz Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nouveau Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nouveau Apricot have?
Nouveau Apricot by Kilz 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 Nouveau Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nouveau Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nouveau Apricot are Almond Kiss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Precocious by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Quaint Peche by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nouveau 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 Nouveau Apricot?
Nouveau Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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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