Ref. #EBCBBD · LB160-01
Nouveau Apricot
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nouveau Apricot Technical Profile
What color is Nouveau Apricot? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EBCBBD. Colors similar to Nouveau Apricot include Vista Paint Almond Kiss, Benjamin Moore Precocious, Sherwin-Williams Quaint Peche. Nouveau Apricot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Nouveau Apricot sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Nouveau Apricot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Almond Kiss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Precocious
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quaint Peche
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Galveston Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lyman Camellia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tapestry Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Coral
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Satin Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
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
Other Kilz colors close to Nouveau 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.
Nouveau Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nouveau Apricot have?
Nouveau Apricot by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Nouveau Apricot from other brands?
The closest matches are Almond Kiss by Vista Paint (#EACCC0), Precocious by Benjamin Moore (#EFCFC2), Quaint Peche by Sherwin-Williams (#EACDC1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Nouveau Apricot?
Nouveau Apricot has an LRV of 64.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Nouveau Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.