ORANGES

Almost Apricot

#E0A787

RGB 224, 167, 135 · HSL 22°, 59%, 70% · CMYK 0, 25, 40, 12

Almost Apricot is #E0A787 in HEX — rgb(224, 167, 135), hsl(22°, 59%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 40%, 12%).

Almost Apricot pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 59%, 70%. 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#E0A787

RGB224, 167, 135

HSL22°, 59%, 70%

HSV22°, 40%, 88%

CMYK0, 25, 40, 12

Decimal14722951

CSS RGBrgb(224, 167, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 59%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Windswept Canyon SW9010

ΔE 2.6 · #DBA480

Valspar

Perfect Peach 2006-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #DEAB89

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 2.9 · #E0A380

PPG

Clay Fire 1070-4 · 16-26

ΔE 3.1 · #D8A686

Behr

Nairobi Dusk PPU3-10

ΔE 3.2 · #D9A788

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E6A88D

Benjamin Moore

Myrtle 061

ΔE 3.5 · #E6A984

Dulux

Yolande S09G4

ΔE 3.8 · #D5A285

Hallman-Lindsay

Bedtime Story 1009

ΔE 4.4 · #E1B090

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 4.5 · #E9AA91

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.7 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 11.5 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.6 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.4 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 16.6 · #DFC2AF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#E0A787

#85BFE0

Analogous

#E08591

#E0A787

#E0D485

Triadic

#E0A787

#85E0A6

#A685E0

Split-Complementary

#E0A787

#85E0D4

#8591E0

Tetradic

#E0A787

#91E085

#85BFE0

#D485E0

Monochromatic

#A2562A

#D07A49

#E0A787

#EFD3C2

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#E0A787

#BFE085

#85BFE0

#A685E0

Compound

#E0A787

#E0D485

#85BFE0

#8591E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6B89E

#E8CBBA

#EFE1D9

Darker

#D47C49

#A25122

#602F12

Saturation

#C0AFA5

#E0A685

#EFA276

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0A787

#C6BB86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0A787

#B2B28C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0A787

#E0A4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Almost Apricot 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

#E7AA80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0A787

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5AFA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#64A6CC

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: #E0A787;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0A787;

CSS Variable

--color-almost-apricot: #E0A787;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almost-apricot': '#E0A787' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0A787] text-[#E0A787]

SCSS

$almost-apricot: #E0A787;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0A787?

#E0A787 is Almost Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0A787 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almost Apricot?

Almost Apricot 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 Almost Apricot?

Almost Apricot 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 Almost Apricot?

You can download Almost 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 Almost Apricot?

The hex code is #E0A787. In RGB it's 224, 167, 135, and in HSL it's 22°, 59%, 70%.

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