Calabash 1213-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8EB97, 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.
Ref. #F8EB97 · 1213-5
Calabash
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Calabash Technical Profile
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Calabash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calabash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCalabash
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTinker Belles
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
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calabash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calabash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calabash are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Gelato by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), San Fernando Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.