Peachlight reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 74 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. #F4DBC0 · 10YY 72/172
Peachlight
74%LRV Value
Peachlight Technical Profile
What color is PPG Peachlight (10YY 72/172)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F4DBC0, LRV 74. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Peachlight is Valspar Créme Brûlée — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Beach Walk and Vista Paint Flower of Oahu also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Peachlight reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Peachlight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Créme Brûlée
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Walk
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flower of Oahu
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Cider
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Impressive Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Pastel
Behr
Nearly identical
Discreet
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Peachlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peachlight
#F4DBC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peachlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peachlight 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 Peachlight.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peachlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Peachlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peachlight are Créme Brûlée by Valspar (a near-identical match), Beach Walk by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Flower of Oahu 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 Peachlight'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 Peachlight?
Peachlight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.7, 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. 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Peachlight depends on the room. Here's how to choose.