Shrimp Toast 1197-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7C5A0, estimated LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Salmon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F7C5A0 · 1197-4
Shrimp Toast
62%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shrimp Toast Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7C5A0
RGB247, 197, 160
Estimated LRV62.2
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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#F5C6A1
Close digital match
Peach Sangria
Dutch Boy
#F3C4A0
Close digital match
Chai Latte
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#FBC79F
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#F2C19F
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#F4C69F
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#F0BF9B
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Petite Peach
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#F2C1A0
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#ECBF9F
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Colors That Work With Shrimp Toast
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shrimp Toast
#F7C5A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDC565
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shrimp Toast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shrimp Toast 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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Shrimp Toast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shrimp Toast have?
Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shrimp Toast are Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Peach Sangria by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chai Latte by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shrimp Toast'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 Shrimp Toast?
Shrimp Toast has a estimated lightness value of 62.2, 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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Why Shrimp Toast's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.