Ripe Apricot 60YR 40/423 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ED9972, estimated LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Seeds from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ED9972 · 60YR 40/423
Ripe Apricot
42%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ripe Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#ED9972
RGB237, 153, 114
Estimated LRV42.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Colors That Work With Ripe Apricot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Apricot
#ED9972
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8B76A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Apricot 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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Ripe Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Apricot have?
Ripe Apricot by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Ripe Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Apricot are Roasted Seeds by Behr (a close digital match), Orange Pecan by Valspar (a close digital match), La Terra by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ripe Apricot'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 Ripe Apricot?
Ripe Apricot has a estimated lightness value of 42.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Ripe Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.