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Apricot Sorbet

#E8A260

RGB 232, 162, 96 · HSL 29°, 75%, 64% · CMYK 0, 30, 59, 9

Apricot Sorbet is #E8A260 in HEX — rgb(232, 162, 96), hsl(29°, 75%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 59%, 9%).

Apricot Sorbet pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 75%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E8A260

RGB232, 162, 96

HSL29°, 75%, 64%

HSV29°, 59%, 91%

CMYK0, 30, 59, 9

Decimal15245920

CSS RGBrgb(232, 162, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 75%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Apricot Sorbet S10G6

Exact match

Valspar

Toasted Coffee 2008-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #E5A060

Sherwin-Williams

Adventure Orange SW6655

ΔE 1.4 · #E69F5F

Benjamin Moore

Orange 124

ΔE 2.8 · #EEA869

Behr

Arizona 290D-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F3AC6A

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 4.1 · #E4A467

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4.2 · #E0A362

Dunn-Edwards

Pumpkin Pie DE5228

ΔE 4.4 · #E99E56

Vista Paint

Amber Autumn K-585

ΔE 4.5 · #E99D56

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 5.1 · #DCA15F

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 5.5 · #F2AD62

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.4 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.3 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.5 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.6 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E8A260

#5EA5E8

Analogous

#E85E61

#E8A260

#E8E65E

Triadic

#E8A260

#5EE8A1

#A15EE8

Split-Complementary

#E8A260

#5EE8E6

#5E61E8

Tetradic

#E8A260

#61E85E

#5EA5E8

#E65EE8

Monochromatic

#985516

#DB7A1F

#E8A260

#F2C8A1

#FBEFE4

Rectangle

#E8A260

#A5E85E

#5EA5E8

#A15EE8

Compound

#E8A260

#E8E65E

#5EA5E8

#5E61E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDB47E

#EBC7A5

#F0DECE

Darker

#E57F21

#A45710

#613307

Saturation

#B8A38F

#E8A15E

#F4A153

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8A260

#CABA5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8A260

#B1B16C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8A260

#E99CA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Sorbet 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

#EDA663

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8A260

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBAB87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#418DD5

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: #E8A260;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8A260;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-sorbet: #E8A260;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-sorbet': '#E8A260' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8A260] text-[#E8A260]

SCSS

$apricot-sorbet: #E8A260;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8A260?

#E8A260 is Apricot Sorbet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8A260 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Sorbet?

Apricot Sorbet 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 Apricot Sorbet?

Apricot Sorbet 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 Apricot Sorbet?

You can download Apricot Sorbet 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 Sorbet?

The hex code is #E8A260. In RGB it's 232, 162, 96, and in HSL it's 29°, 75%, 64%.

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