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.
Ref. #F5D5C2 · 1196-3
Dreamsicle
71%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dreamsicle Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dreamsicle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.