Crab Bisque 1195-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F0B599, estimated LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Spring from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F0B599 · 1195-4
Crab Bisque
54%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crab Bisque Technical Profile
HEX Code#F0B599
RGB240, 181, 153
Estimated LRV53.9
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 Crab Bisque
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#F1B393
Close digital match
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#F0B798
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Tahitian Dream
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#F2BAA0
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#EBB69E
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#F4B694
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#F2BDA2
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Colors That Work With Crab Bisque
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crab Bisque
#F0B599
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7B66B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crab Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crab Bisque 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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Crab Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crab Bisque have?
Crab Bisque 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 Crab Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crab Bisque are Apricot Spring by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sun-Warmed Tile by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tahitian Dream by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crab Bisque'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 Crab Bisque?
Crab Bisque has a estimated lightness value of 53.9, 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 Crab Bisque's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.