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Apricot

#E3C2AC

RGB 227, 194, 172 · HSL 24°, 50%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 24, 11

Apricot is #E3C2AC in HEX — rgb(227, 194, 172), hsl(24°, 50%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 24%, 11%).

Apricot pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 50%, 78%. 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#E3C2AC

RGB227, 194, 172

HSL24°, 50%, 78%

HSV24°, 24%, 89%

CMYK0, 15, 24, 11

Decimal14926508

CSS RGBrgb(227, 194, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 50%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 1205

Exact match

Behr

Cockleshell MQ1-31

ΔE 0.4 · #E2C1AB

Valspar

Colorado Skyline 2003-8B

ΔE 0.6 · #E5C3AD

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E0BFA8

Vista Paint

Weekend Retreat C-34

ΔE 1.3 · #E7C3AD

PPG

Tantalizing Tan 1070-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E7C3AC

Dulux

Pinkham S09G2

ΔE 1.8 · #E8C3AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC2AA

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.3 · #DFC2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe South DEC709

ΔE 2.5 · #E5C1A7

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.1 · #E3BEA4

Sherwin-Williams

Sweet Orange SW6351

ΔE 3.7 · #EBCCB3

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.6 · #DCB8A8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.9 · #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

#E3C2AC

#ABCDE3

Analogous

#E3ABB0

#E3C2AC

#E3DDAB

Triadic

#E3C2AC

#ABE3C1

#C1ABE3

Split-Complementary

#E3C2AC

#ABE3DD

#ABB0E3

Tetradic

#E3C2AC

#B0E3AB

#ABCDE3

#DDABE3

Monochromatic

#B86E3D

#D09771

#E3C2AC

#F6EBE4

#F9F1EC

Rectangle

#E3C2AC

#CDE3AB

#ABCDE3

#C1ABE3

Compound

#E3C2AC

#E3DDAB

#ABCDE3

#ABB0E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9CEBC

#ECDACF

#F2EAE4

Darker

#D1956D

#AA6131

#64381B

Saturation

#CFC5BE

#E3C1AB

#F1BE9D

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

12.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C2AC

#D4CCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C2AC

#C8C8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C2AC

#E3BFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot 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

#EABE9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C2AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C3C0

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.

#85B0CE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E3C2AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C2AC;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot: #E3C2AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot': '#E3C2AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C2AC] text-[#E3C2AC]

SCSS

$apricot: #E3C2AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C2AC?

#E3C2AC is Apricot, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C2AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot?

Apricot 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?

Apricot 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?

You can download 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 Apricot?

The hex code is #E3C2AC. In RGB it's 227, 194, 172, and in HSL it's 24°, 50%, 78%.

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