Ref. #F8EB97 · 1213-5
Calabash
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Calabash Technical Profile
What color is Calabash? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F8EB97. Colors similar to Calabash include Dutch Boy Tinker Belles, Dunn-Edwards Lemon Gelato, Benjamin Moore San Fernando Sunshine. Calabash has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Calabash reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Calabash reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Calabash
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Gelato
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
San Fernando Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
East of the Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rite Of Spring
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calabash
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Calabash.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calabash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calabash have?
Calabash by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Calabash from other brands?
The closest matches are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (#FDED98), Lemon Gelato by Dunn-Edwards (#F8EC9E), San Fernando Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (#F8E890). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Calabash?
Calabash has an LRV of 81.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calabash's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.