Apricot Mousse 3002-4B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFDEAB, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ariana from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDEAB · 3002-4B
Apricot Mousse
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Apricot Mousse Technical Profile
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Apricot Mousse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Mousse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparApricot Mousse
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAriana
Ariana
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lace
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Doodle
PPG
Nearly identical
Starburst
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Organza
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Mousse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Mousse
#FFDEAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Mousse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Mousse 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 Mousse.
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 Mousse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Mousse have?
Apricot Mousse by Valspar has a neutral 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 Mousse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Mousse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Mousse are Ariana by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Light by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lace by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Mousse'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 Mousse?
Apricot Mousse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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