Ripe Peach reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 50 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. #F2AD80 · 80YR 49/382
Ripe Peach
50%LRV Value
Ripe Peach Technical Profile
What color is PPG Ripe Peach (80YR 49/382)? It's a medium warm orange — hex #F2AD80, LRV 50. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Ripe Peach is Valspar Warm Cider — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Apricot Honey and Benjamin Moore Toffee Orange also close. At LRV 50, Ripe Peach 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 Ripe Peach
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Ripe Peach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Peach
#F2AD80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBC067
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Peach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Peach 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 Peach.
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 Peach — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Ripe Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Peach are Warm Cider by Valspar (a near-identical match), Apricot Honey by Valspar (a near-identical match), Toffee Orange by Benjamin Moore (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 Ripe Peach'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 Ripe Peach?
Ripe Peach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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. 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 Ripe Peach depends on the room. Here's how to choose.