Apricot Honey 2006-3C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F1AB7F, LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ripe Peach from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1AB7F · 2006-3C
Apricot Honey
49%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Honey Technical Profile
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Apricot Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparApricot Honey
Nearly identical
PPGRipe Peach
Ripe Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Toffee Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glowing Lantern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moroccan Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orange Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Prairie Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Trick Or Treat
Behr
Very similar
Pumpkin Hue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Honey
#F1AB7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CABF68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Honey 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Apricot Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apricot Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Honey have?
Apricot Honey by Valspar 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 Apricot Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Honey are Ripe Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Orange Liqueur by PPG (a near-identical match), Toffee Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Honey'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 Apricot Honey?
Apricot Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.