Mimosa 1203-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5E9D5, 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.
Ref. #F5E9D5 · 1203-2
Mimosa
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mimosa Technical Profile
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Mimosa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mimosa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMimosa
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSummer White
Summer White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandy Beaches
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clean Canvas
Behr
Nearly identical
Kabuki Clay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pearl White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Porcelain
Kilz
Nearly identical
Navarro
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buttermilk Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eugenia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mimosa
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mimosa.
More orange colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mimosa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mimosa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mimosa are Summer White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sandy Beaches by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pompeii by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Mimosa's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.