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Ref. #EBCBBD · LB160-01

Nouveau Apricot

64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Nouveau Apricot Technical Profile

HEX Code#EBCBBD
RGB235, 203, 189
LRV64.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandKilz

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Champagne Fizzle

Complement

Rain Dance

Nouveau Apricot Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Leather Saddle

Pop

Dynamite

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Cranberry Spice

Pop

Lush Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Teal Green

Pop

Hero Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Nouveau Apricot.

Posh Peach

Kilz · LJ130

#E7D1C0

Gossamer Peach

Kilz · LB150-01

#F2CCB9

Dusty Blush

Kilz · LC170-02

#EAD3BE

Gentle Embrace

Kilz · LB190-02

#F3CAB6

Bagel Dough

Kilz · LD170-01

#EED3B2

Sweet Antoinette

Kilz · LA210-01

#F4C9C8

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

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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