Orange Pekoe reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 68 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F3D2B2 · 00YY 67/212
Orange Pekoe
68%LRV Value
Orange Pekoe Technical Profile
What color is PPG Orange Pekoe (00YY 67/212)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F3D2B2, LRV 68. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Orange Pekoe is Sherwin-Williams Flattering Peach — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Sienna Peach and Vista Paint Cheddar Corn also close. At LRV 68, Orange Pekoe sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Orange Pekoe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Flattering Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sienna Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Crisp Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Peach
Valspar
Very similar
Peaches 'N' Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Orange Pekoe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orange Pekoe
#F3D2B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6C56C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Orange Pekoe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orange Pekoe 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 Orange Pekoe.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Orange Pekoe — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Orange Pekoe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orange Pekoe are Flattering Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sienna Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cheddar Corn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Orange Pekoe's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Orange Pekoe?
Orange Pekoe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Orange Pekoe depends on the room. Here's how to choose.