Nouveau Apricot LB160-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #EBCBBD, estimated 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.
Kilz · #EBCBBD · LB160-01
Nouveau Apricot
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nouveau Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBCBBD
RGB235, 203, 189
Estimated LRV64.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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#EACCC0
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#F2D1C4
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Colors That Work With Nouveau Apricot
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nouveau Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nouveau Apricot are Almond Kiss by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Precocious by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quaint Peche by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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