Calabash 1213-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8EB97, estimated LRV 82 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tinker Belles from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F8EB97 · 1213-5
Calabash
82%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Calabash Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8EB97
RGB248, 235, 151
Estimated LRV81.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Tinker Belles
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#FDED98
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#F8EC9E
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San Fernando Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
#F8E890
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East of the Sun
Valspar
#F9EC9F
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Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
#FFEF9A
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Rite Of Spring
Behr
#FDF19B
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Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
#FFF29D
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Yellow Green
Kilz
#F1E99B
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Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F7E594
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#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Calabash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calabash
#F8EB97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7CE64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calabash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calabash 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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Calabash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calabash have?
Calabash by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Calabash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calabash are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lemon Gelato by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), San Fernando Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Calabash'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 Calabash?
Calabash has a estimated lightness value of 81.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Calabash's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.