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Ref. #C2A377 · 1095-5

Applesauce Cake

39%LRV Value
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Applesauce Cake 1095-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2A377, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simple Pleasures from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Applesauce Cake Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2A377
RGB194, 163, 119
LRV39.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Applesauce Cake in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Applesauce Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGApplesauce Cake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSimple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Medallion

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Winter Wheat

Behr

Nearly identical

Season Finale

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Season Finale

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cork Board

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Empire Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Castell Harlech

Valspar

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Banana Nut

Kilz

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Applesauce Cake

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Applesauce Cake

#C2A377

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACB082

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Applesauce Cake

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Season Finale

Complement

Secret Cove Blue

Applesauce Cake Room Palettes

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

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Root

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Applesauce Cake.

A Touch of Gold

PPG · 20YY 37/293

#C0A171

Onionskin Tan

PPG · 00YY 37/221

#C3A283

Golden Needles

PPG · 20YY 41/264

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Brownington Court

PPG · 90YR 36/203

#BE9D82

Summerwood Gold

PPG · 30YY 39/225

#BEA982

Golden Cactus Flower

PPG · 50YY 39/308

#B8A870

More orange colors from other brands

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

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Applesauce Cake — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Applesauce Cake have?
Applesauce Cake by PPG 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 Applesauce Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Applesauce Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Applesauce Cake are Simple Pleasures by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Medallion by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Winter Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Applesauce Cake'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 Applesauce Cake?
Applesauce Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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