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Ref. #F5D5C2 · 1196-3

Dreamsicle

71%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Dreamsicle 1196-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5D5C2, LRV 71 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Naive Peach from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dreamsicle Technical Profile

HEX Code#F5D5C2
RGB245, 213, 194
LRV70.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Dreamsicle in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dreamsicle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGDreamsicle
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNaive Peach

Naive Peach

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pumpkin Mousse

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Natural Tan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Miami Stucco

Behr

Nearly identical

Here Comes the Sun

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Here Comes the Sun

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Tea Room

Kilz

Nearly identical

Eloquent Pink

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Whipped Peach

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dreamsicle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dreamsicle

#F5D5C2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C5BA6D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dreamsicle

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

French Cream

Complement

Fresh Water

Dreamsicle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seasoned Acorn

Pop

Calypso Coral

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Wild Plum

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seawall

Pop

Blue Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Dreamsicle.

Peachlight

PPG · 10YY 72/172

#F4DBC0

Country Cream

PPG · 40YY 72/164

#ECDDBF

Ally'S Perfect Peach

PPG · 80YR 67/204

#F7CEB7

Macadamia White

PPG · 30YY 75/145

#F1E2C8

Winter Wheat

PPG · 30YY 61/377

#F5E4BF

Belgian Waffle

PPG · 00YY 57/299

#F3DFB6

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

Consentino Chardonnay

Benjamin Moore · 247

#E9DDBB

Pearly Violet

Valspar · 7001-23

#F2EEE6

Bone White

Benjamin Moore · OC-143

#E7DECA

Barely There

Vista Paint · OW144

#F7F2E8

Dreamsicle — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dreamsicle have?
Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dreamsicle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dreamsicle are Naive Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Light Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dreamsicle'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 Dreamsicle?
Dreamsicle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.9, 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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