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Sonora Apricot

#E0B493

RGB 224, 180, 147 · HSL 26°, 55%, 73% · CMYK 0, 20, 34, 12

Sonora Apricot is #E0B493 in HEX — rgb(224, 180, 147), hsl(26°, 55%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 12%).

Sonora Apricot pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 55%, 73%. 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#E0B493

RGB224, 180, 147

HSL26°, 55%, 73%

HSV26°, 34%, 88%

CMYK0, 20, 34, 12

Decimal14726291

CSS RGBrgb(224, 180, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 55%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Soft Apricot SW6352

ΔE 0.5 · #E0B392

Vista Paint

Fresh Sawdust K-1059

ΔE 0.9 · #E1B392

Hallman-Lindsay

Tea Cookie 1002

ΔE 1.5 · #E1B797

Benjamin Moore

Serendipity AF-205

ΔE 2.1 · #DAB192

Behr

Honey Nougat S250-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E2BA97

Dunn-Edwards

Field of Wheat DE5262

ΔE 2.9 · #DEB699

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E8B793

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 3.1 · #DFB995

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #E3B091

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 3.9 · #E0BB9C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.5 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.5 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 11 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 16 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E0B493

#94BFE0

Analogous

#E09499

#E0B493

#E0DB94

Triadic

#E0B493

#94E0B5

#B594E0

Split-Complementary

#E0B493

#94E0DB

#9499E0

Tetradic

#E0B493

#99E094

#94BFE0

#DB94E0

Monochromatic

#AA6631

#CF8C59

#E0B493

#F1DED0

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#E0B493

#BFE094

#94BFE0

#B594E0

Compound

#E0B493

#E0DB94

#94BFE0

#9499E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6C4AA

#E9D3C2

#F0E6DE

Darker

#D28D58

#A45E28

#613716

Saturation

#C6B9AF

#E0B594

#F0B385

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0B493

#CCC293

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0B493

#BCBC98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0B493

#E1B0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sonora 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

#E7B489

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0B493

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5B9AE

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.

#71A4CB

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: #E0B493;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0B493;

CSS Variable

--color-sonora-apricot: #E0B493;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonora-apricot': '#E0B493' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0B493] text-[#E0B493]

SCSS

$sonora-apricot: #E0B493;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0B493?

#E0B493 is Sonora Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0B493 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonora Apricot?

Sonora 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 Sonora Apricot?

Sonora 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 Sonora Apricot?

You can download Sonora 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 Sonora Apricot?

The hex code is #E0B493. In RGB it's 224, 180, 147, and in HSL it's 26°, 55%, 73%.

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