Apricot Nectar 36YY 66/349 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFCF97, 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.
Ref. #FFCF97 · 36YY 66/349
Apricot Nectar
68%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Nectar Technical Profile
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Apricot Nectar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Nectar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGApricot Nectar
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMirasol Paula
Mirasol Paula
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Cocoon
Behr
Nearly identical
Dreams of Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
August Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Apricot Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Reminiscent
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Delicious Melon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peach Jam
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Nectar
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Apricot Nectar.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apricot Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Nectar are Mirasol Paula by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Warm Cocoon by Behr (a near-identical match), Mango Nectar by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Nectar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.