Fresco 1185-1 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4DBD9, estimated LRV 75 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Playful Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F4DBD9 · 1185-1
Fresco
75%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fresco Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4DBD9
RGB244, 219, 217
Estimated LRV74.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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#F3DBD8
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#F8E0DE
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#EFD9D9
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#F6DDDE
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#F6DDDE
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#EDD3D2
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#FDE2DE
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Colors That Work With Fresco
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresco
#F4DBD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB9E77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresco 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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Fresco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresco have?
Fresco by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Fresco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresco are Playful Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yours Truly by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spring Blossom by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fresco'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 Fresco?
Fresco has a estimated lightness value of 74.9, 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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