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Peach Nectar 2168-60
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable orange undertone
In CIELAB, Peach Nectar sits at L* 91.9, a* 6.1, b* 12.0. Its hue angle is 63° and its chroma is 13.5, so it leans orange clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 64%.
LRV 78.0: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 78.0, Peach Nectar is lighter than 90% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Peach Nectar
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organza | SW 6637 | 2.79 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Conch Shell | SW 7115 | 2.91 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Posy | SW 6630 | 3.39 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Peach Nectar
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered Peach | 220A-1 | 0.72 | Practically identical | |
| Derry Coast Sunrise | 260A-2 | 0.94 | Practically identical | |
| Autumn White | 260C-1 | 1.11 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Salmon | 2167-60 | 0.73 | Practically identical | |
| Nautilus Shell | 064 | 1.24 | Very close | |
| Whispering Peach | 2014-60 | 1.52 | Very close | |
| Peach Melba | 078 | 2.03 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Apricot Tint | 086 | 2.28 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Candle Light | 099 | 2.33 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Pearly Gates 190 · lighter, LRV 82.2
- Pink Swirl 2171-70 · lighter, LRV 82.5
- Light Quartz 2011-70 · lighter, LRV 82.1
- Daytona Peach 079 · darker, LRV 73.0
- French Macaroon CSP-335 · darker, LRV 73.9
- Rose Reflection 2171-60 · darker, LRV 73.4
Colors that go with Peach Nectar
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Bashful Blue 2065-70 · complementary (180°)
- Creamy Peach 2012-60 · analogous (−30°)
- Simply Irresistible 205 · analogous (+30°)
- Soft Mint 2041-60 · triadic (120°)
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · triadic (240°)
Peach Nectar vs popular colors
- Peach Parfait (Benjamin Moore 2175-70, ΔE 3.0) is lighter (LRV 79.6 vs 78.0), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Head Over Heels (Benjamin Moore AF-250, ΔE 3.7) is darker (LRV 73.3 vs 78.0), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Pale Oats (Benjamin Moore 2166-60, ΔE 3.7) is darker (LRV 74.3 vs 78.0), more yellow/warm, more saturated.