Ripe Apricot 60YR 40/423 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ED9972, 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.
Ref. #ED9972 · 60YR 40/423
Ripe Apricot
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ripe Apricot Technical Profile
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Ripe Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRipe Apricot
Nearly identical
BehrRoasted Seeds
Roasted Seeds
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Pecan
Valspar
Nearly identical
La Terra
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Trumpet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pretty Papaya
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sunset
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Trumpet Flower
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunset Boulevard
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spiced Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Apricot
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ripe Apricot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ripe Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Apricot are Roasted Seeds by Behr (a near-identical match), Orange Pecan by Valspar (a near-identical match), La Terra by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripe Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.