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Apricotta

#D9A492

RGB 217, 164, 146 · HSL 15°, 48%, 71% · CMYK 0, 24, 33, 15

Apricotta is #D9A492 in HEX — rgb(217, 164, 146), hsl(15°, 48%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 33%, 15%).

Apricotta pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 48%, 71%. 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#D9A492

RGB217, 164, 146

HSL15°, 48%, 71%

HSV15°, 33%, 85%

CMYK0, 24, 33, 15

Decimal14263442

CSS RGBrgb(217, 164, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 48%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 0.6 · #DBA593

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 1.5 · #D6A393

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 1.5 · #DDA896

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 1.6 · #D8A394

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 2.2 · #DAA48E

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 2.6 · #D6A496

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #D09D8A

Dulux

Conch Pink S07E4

ΔE 3.4 · #DBA296

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 4.5 · #CD9C85

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 6 · #DDA69F

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 11 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.6 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.6 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.3 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D9A492

#92C7D9

Analogous

#D992A3

#D9A492

#D9C792

Triadic

#D9A492

#92D9A3

#A392D9

Split-Complementary

#D9A492

#92D9C7

#92A3D9

Tetradic

#D9A492

#A3D992

#92C7D9

#C792D9

Monochromatic

#9B4F36

#C57459

#D9A492

#ECD3CA

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#D9A492

#C7D992

#92C7D9

#A392D9

Compound

#D9A492

#D9C792

#92C7D9

#92A3D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0B6A7

#E5CAC1

#EEE1DC

Darker

#C87559

#98492F

#5A2A1A

Saturation

#C0B0AA

#D9A392

#EC9A7E

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A492

#BFB791

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A492

#AFAF94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A492

#D9A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricotta 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

#E2A889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A492

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFADAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#71AFC3

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: #D9A492;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A492;

CSS Variable

--color-apricotta: #D9A492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricotta': '#D9A492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A492] text-[#D9A492]

SCSS

$apricotta: #D9A492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A492?

#D9A492 is Apricotta, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A492 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricotta?

Apricotta 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 Apricotta?

Apricotta 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 Apricotta?

You can download Apricotta 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 Apricotta?

The hex code is #D9A492. In RGB it's 217, 164, 146, and in HSL it's 15°, 48%, 71%.

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