Australian Apricot 8018 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F6D0B3, LRV 68 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Chiffon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6D0B3 · 8018
Australian Apricot
68%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Australian Apricot Technical Profile
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Australian Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Australian Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAustralian Apricot
Nearly identical
PPGPeach Chiffon
Peach Chiffon
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sparkle Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ice Cream Parlour
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Beryl
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Essence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simply Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cashew Nut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Australian Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Australian Apricot
#F6D0B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9C369
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Australian Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Australian Apricot 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Australian Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Australian Apricot have?
Australian Apricot by Vista Paint 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 Australian Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Australian Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Australian Apricot are Peach Chiffon by PPG (a near-identical match), Sunfish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sparkle Glow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Australian Apricot'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 Australian Apricot?
Australian Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Australian Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.