Apricot Nectar 36YY 66/349 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFCF97, estimated LRV 68 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mirasol Paula from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FFCF97 · 36YY 66/349
Apricot Nectar
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Nectar Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFCF97
RGB255, 207, 151
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Apricot Nectar
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mirasol Paula
Vista Paint
#FFD096
Close digital match
Warm Cocoon
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#FBCD96
Close digital match
Dreams of Peach
Dunn-Edwards
#FFD29D
Close digital match
August Morning
Kilz
#F8C890
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Apricot Butter
Valspar
#FFCA8C
Close digital match
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Hirshfield's
#FFCF9E
Close digital match
Reminiscent
Dutch Boy
#F5C994
Close digital match
Delicious Melon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5C894
Close digital match
Peach Jam
Benjamin Moore
#FECF9F
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#FCBA7D
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Colors That Work With Apricot Nectar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Nectar
#FFCF97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D1D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Nectar 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
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Apricot Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Nectar have?
Apricot Nectar by PPG 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 Apricot Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Nectar are Mirasol Paula by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Warm Cocoon by Behr (a close digital match), Mango Nectar by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apricot Nectar'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 Apricot Nectar?
Apricot Nectar has a estimated lightness value of 68.1, 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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Why Apricot Nectar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.