Crab Bisque 1195-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F0B599, 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.
Ref. #F0B599 · 1195-4
Crab Bisque
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crab Bisque Technical Profile
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Crab Bisque in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crab Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCrab Bisque
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sApricot Spring
Apricot Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sun-Warmed Tile
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tahitian Dream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Blossom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jugo De Guayaba
Behr
Nearly identical
Certain Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aloha Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sandbar
Valspar
Very similar
Ember Glow
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crab Bisque
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Crab Bisque.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crab Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crab Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crab Bisque are Apricot Spring by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sun-Warmed Tile by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tahitian Dream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crab Bisque's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.