REDS

Dull Apricot

#D09C97

RGB 208, 156, 151 · HSL 5°, 38%, 70% · CMYK 0, 25, 27, 18

Dull Apricot is #D09C97 in HEX — rgb(208, 156, 151), hsl(5°, 38%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 27%, 18%).

Dull Apricot pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 38%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D09C97

RGB208, 156, 151

HSL5°, 38%, 70%

HSV5°, 27%, 82%

CMYK0, 25, 27, 18

Decimal13671575

CSS RGBrgb(208, 156, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 38%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2091-50

ΔE 1.3 · #D29B96

Dulux

Evening Dress S05E4

ΔE 1.5 · #D19F9B

Vista Paint

Angela Canyon C-118

ΔE 2.5 · #C89894

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Canyon 119

ΔE 2.8 · #C99997

Behr

Shiny Kettle S180-4

ΔE 2.8 · #CF9C9C

PPG

Raffia Cream 1056-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CDA09A

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #C69592

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 4.8 · #C39393

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 5.1 · #CCA195

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.4 · #D6A496

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.8 · #C19091

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.6 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.6 · #B6A39C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.7 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.5 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D09C97

#95CBD0

Analogous

#D095AE

#D09C97

#D0B795

Triadic

#D09C97

#95D09A

#9A95D0

Split-Complementary

#D09C97

#95D0B7

#95AED0

Tetradic

#D09C97

#AED095

#95CBD0

#B795D0

Monochromatic

#8D463F

#B86861

#D09C97

#E7CDCA

#F7EEED

Rectangle

#D09C97

#CBD095

#95CBD0

#9A95D0

Compound

#D09C97

#D0B795

#95CBD0

#95AED0

Variations

Lighter

#D9AEAB

#E0C5C2

#EBDEDD

Darker

#BC6962

#8B4039

#522420

Saturation

#BBABAA

#D09A95

#E7877E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D09C97

#B5B096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D09C97

#A6A698

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D09C97

#CF9C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dull Apricot carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DBA28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D09C97

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9A7B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#76B4B9

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: #D09C97;

CSS — background

background-color: #D09C97;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-apricot: #D09C97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-apricot': '#D09C97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D09C97] text-[#D09C97]

SCSS

$dull-apricot: #D09C97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D09C97?

#D09C97 is Dull Apricot, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D09C97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Apricot?

Dull Apricot works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dull Apricot?

Dull Apricot pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dull Apricot?

You can download Dull Apricot 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 Dull Apricot?

The hex code is #D09C97. In RGB it's 208, 156, 151, and in HSL it's 5°, 38%, 70%.

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