Mimosa 1203-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5E9D5, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F5E9D5 · 1203-2
Mimosa
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mimosa Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E9D5
RGB245, 233, 213
Estimated LRV82.5
UndertoneNeutral
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 Mimosa
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Summer White
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#F4E9D6
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Sandy Beaches
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#F4E9D5
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Clean Canvas
Behr
#F7EAD6
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Kabuki Clay
Valspar
#F3E8D4
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Pearl White
Dunn-Edwards
#F6EBD7
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Ivory Porcelain
Kilz
#F6EBD8
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Navarro
Vista Paint
#F5E8D5
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Buttermilk Cream
Dutch Boy
#F1E6D4
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Eugenia
Hirshfield's
#F2E8D4
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Colors That Work With Mimosa
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mimosa
#F5E9D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BF73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mimosa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mimosa 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mimosa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mimosa have?
Mimosa by PPG has a neutral 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 Mimosa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mimosa are Summer White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sandy Beaches by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pompeii by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mimosa'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 Mimosa?
Mimosa has a estimated lightness value of 82.5, 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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