Zing 1203-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FBC17B, estimated LRV 60 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mango Tango from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FBC17B · 1203-5
Zing
60%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Zing Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBC17B
RGB251, 193, 123
Estimated LRV60.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#FFC17C
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#F4BF77
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Colors That Work With Zing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zing
#FBC17B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDD35F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zing 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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Zing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zing have?
Zing 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 Zing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zing are Mango Tango by Behr (a close digital match), Cantaloupe Smile by Valspar (a close digital match), Amber Dawn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zing'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 Zing?
Zing has a estimated lightness value of 60.1, 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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