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Apricot Illusion

#E2C3A6

RGB 226, 195, 166 · HSL 29°, 51%, 77% · CMYK 0, 14, 27, 11

Apricot Illusion is #E2C3A6 in HEX — rgb(226, 195, 166), hsl(29°, 51%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 27%, 11%).

Apricot Illusion pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 51%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E2C3A6

RGB226, 195, 166

HSL29°, 51%, 77%

HSV29°, 27%, 89%

CMYK0, 14, 27, 11

Decimal14861222

CSS RGBrgb(226, 195, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 51%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 1137 · CC-350

ΔE 0.6 · #E4C4A7

Vista Paint

Tiny Calf C-160

ΔE 1.2 · #E0C1A6

Behr

Craft Juggler MQ2-45

ΔE 1.4 · #E2C5A6

Dulux

Manila S10F2

ΔE 1.6 · #E7C7A9

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E1C6A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 1.9 · #DDC1A6

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe South DEC709

ΔE 2.5 · #E5C1A7

Valspar

Southern Peach 2006-6B

ΔE 2.5 · #E6C1A4

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.9 · #DFC09E

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 3 · #E4CAAD

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.1 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 4.5 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.8 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.3 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E2C3A6

#A6C5E2

Analogous

#E2A6A7

#E2C3A6

#E2E1A6

Triadic

#E2C3A6

#A6E2C3

#C3A6E2

Split-Complementary

#E2C3A6

#A6E2E1

#A6A7E2

Tetradic

#E2C3A6

#A7E2A6

#A6C5E2

#E1A6E2

Monochromatic

#B5763B

#D09C6D

#E2C3A6

#F5EAE0

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#E2C3A6

#C5E2A6

#A6C5E2

#C3A6E2

Compound

#E2C3A6

#E2E1A6

#A6C5E2

#A6A7E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8CFB8

#EBDBCD

#F2EAE3

Darker

#D29B69

#A96A2F

#643E1A

Saturation

#CDC4BB

#E2C3A6

#F1C398

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C3A6

#D5CCA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C3A6

#C9C9AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C3A6

#E3BFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Illusion strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E9BF98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C3A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C4BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#81A8CD

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: #E2C3A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C3A6;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-illusion: #E2C3A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-illusion': '#E2C3A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C3A6] text-[#E2C3A6]

SCSS

$apricot-illusion: #E2C3A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C3A6?

#E2C3A6 is Apricot Illusion, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C3A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Illusion?

Apricot Illusion works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Apricot Illusion?

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

Where can I download Apricot Illusion?

You can download Apricot Illusion 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 Illusion?

The hex code is #E2C3A6. In RGB it's 226, 195, 166, and in HSL it's 29°, 51%, 77%.

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