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Ref. #F5A990 · 2005-4A

Apricot Jam

50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Apricot Jam 2005-4A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F5A990, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monticello Peach from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apricot Jam Technical Profile

HEX Code#F5A990
RGB245, 169, 144
LRV49.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Apricot Jam in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apricot Jam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparApricot Jam
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMonticello Peach

Monticello Peach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Apricot Ice

PPG

Nearly identical

Stone Fruit

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Peach Delight

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lollipop

Behr

Very similar

Pale Terra

Vista Paint

Very similar

October Haze

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pale Terra

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ember Glow

Kilz

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apricot Jam

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apricot Jam

#F5A990

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CCB266

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apricot Jam

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Christmas Cactus Coral

Complement

Blue Chalk

Apricot Jam Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

Pop

Scarlet Sun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Awakening

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Elegant Silk

Pop

The Crowd Roars!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

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Melting Sunset

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Simply Coral

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#F8B09C

Sweet Marmalade

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#E7A993

Brushed Rose

Valspar · 2003-4A

#ECA69B

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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Gabriel’s Gift

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#F37773

Pink Cadillac

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Oriental Red

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Exotic Red

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#B42836

Salmon Pink

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#D95030

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Apricot Jam — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apricot Jam have?
Apricot Jam by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apricot Jam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Jam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Jam are Monticello Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Apricot Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), Peach Cobbler by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Jam'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 Jam?
Apricot Jam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.8, 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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