ORANGES

Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

RGB 205, 126, 77 · HSL 23°, 56%, 55% · CMYK 0, 39, 62, 20

Apricot Buff is #CD7E4D in HEX — rgb(205, 126, 77), hsl(23°, 56%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 62%, 20%).

Apricot Buff pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 56%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CD7E4D

RGB205, 126, 77

HSL23°, 56%, 55%

HSV23°, 62%, 80%

CMYK0, 39, 62, 20

Decimal13467213

CSS RGBrgb(205, 126, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 56%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cazuela 17-23

ΔE 1.8 · #D07D4D

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D37F50

Vista Paint

Tuscan Terracotta K-609

ΔE 2.9 · #D07C50

Behr

Marmalade Glaze PPU3-2

ΔE 3.6 · #C27545

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Harbor SW6634

ΔE 3.9 · #D57E52

Benjamin Moore

Bryce 098

ΔE 3.9 · #D17C52

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

ΔE 4.9 · #CC8654

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 5.1 · #BF763F

Valspar

Canyon Sun 3001-5A

ΔE 5.2 · #C78351

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 5.4 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 7.7 · #C27136

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 8.1 · #DD7F5A

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 8.2 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.9 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.1 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CD7E4D

#4C9BCD

Analogous

#CD4C5B

#CD7E4D

#CDBE4C

Triadic

#CD7E4D

#4CCD7D

#7D4CCD

Split-Complementary

#CD7E4D

#4CCDBE

#4C5BCD

Tetradic

#CD7E4D

#5BCD4C

#4C9BCD

#BE4CCD

Monochromatic

#63371C

#9F592D

#CD7E4D

#DDA988

#EED4C3

Rectangle

#CD7E4D

#9BCD4C

#4C9BCD

#7D4CCD

Compound

#CD7E4D

#CDBE4C

#4C9BCD

#4C5BCD

Variations

Lighter

#D79770

#DBB399

#E7D3C7

Darker

#B2612E

#7D421E

#4A2610

Saturation

#A08879

#CD7D4C

#E67733

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#CD7E4D

#AA9C4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD7E4D

#909055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD7E4D

#CD7A82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Buff reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D98B55

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CD7E4D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C69079

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E84B0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CD7E4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD7E4D;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-buff: #CD7E4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-buff': '#CD7E4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD7E4D] text-[#CD7E4D]

SCSS

$apricot-buff: #CD7E4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD7E4D?

#CD7E4D is Apricot Buff, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD7E4D warm or cool?

Apricot Buff reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Apricot Buff?

Apricot Buff works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Apricot Buff?

Apricot Buff pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Apricot Buff?

You can download Apricot Buff on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Apricot Buff?

The hex code is #CD7E4D. In RGB it's 205, 126, 77, and in HSL it's 23°, 56%, 55%.

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