Peach Darling 1201-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFCDB4, LRV 65 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cashew Nut from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFCDB4 · 1201-3
Peach Darling
65%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Peach Darling Technical Profile
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Peach Darling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peach Darling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPeach Darling
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCashew Nut
Cashew Nut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Special Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canter Peach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Coral
Behr
Nearly identical
Canter Peach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Essence
Kilz
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peach Darling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peach Darling
#EFCDB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1BB71
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peach Darling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peach Darling 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 Peach Darling.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peach Darling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peach Darling have?
Peach Darling 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 Peach Darling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peach Darling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peach Darling are Cashew Nut by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Melon Cup by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Special Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peach Darling'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 Peach Darling?
Peach Darling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.3, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peach Darling's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.