Apricot Mousse 7956 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FAF1D7, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saffron Ivory from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
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Apricot Mousse
88%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 →
Vista PaintApricot Mousse
Nearly identical
ValsparSaffron Ivory
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vanilla Custard
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Andover Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
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
#FAF1D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C969
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint 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 Vista Paint 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 Saffron Ivory by Valspar (a near-identical match), Vanilla Custard by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivory Invitation by Behr (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 88.1, 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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