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Ripe Apricot

#E9CDB4

RGB 233, 205, 180 · HSL 28°, 55%, 81% · CMYK 0, 12, 23, 9

Ripe Apricot is #E9CDB4 in HEX — rgb(233, 205, 180), hsl(28°, 55%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 9%).

Ripe Apricot pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 55%, 81%. 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#E9CDB4

RGB233, 205, 180

HSL28°, 55%, 81%

HSV28°, 23%, 91%

CMYK0, 12, 23, 9

Decimal15322548

CSS RGBrgb(233, 205, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 55%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

Exact match

Behr

Sandpoint 270E-2

ΔE 1 · #ECCFB5

PPG

Malibu Dune 1083-4

ΔE 1.2 · #E7CEB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Kingdom's Keys 160

ΔE 1.2 · #E9CFB7

Sherwin-Williams

Sweet Orange SW6351

ΔE 1.2 · #EBCCB3

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 1.5 · #E7CEB3

Benjamin Moore

Powder 1143

ΔE 1.9 · #E5CDB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cashew Nut DE5261

ΔE 2 · #EDCCB3

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 2.4 · #EBD2B6

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 3.3 · #DEC8AE

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.8 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 4.9 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 4.9 · #F5DBC2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 6.9 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E9CDB4

#B4D0E9

Analogous

#E9B4B6

#E9CDB4

#E9E7B4

Triadic

#E9CDB4

#B4E9CD

#CDB4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9CDB4

#B4E9E7

#B4B6E9

Tetradic

#E9CDB4

#B6E9B4

#B4D0E9

#E7B4E9

Monochromatic

#C77D3D

#D8A579

#E9CDB4

#F9F2EB

Rectangle

#E9CDB4

#D0E9B4

#B4D0E9

#CDB4E9

Compound

#E9CDB4

#E9E7B4

#B4D0E9

#B4B6E9

Variations

Lighter

#EED7C3

#F0E1D4

#F5EEE8

Darker

#D9A271

#B66D2D

#6C3F18

Saturation

#D7CEC7

#E9CDB4

#F4CCA9

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CDB4

#DDD5B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CDB4

#D2D2B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CDB4

#EACACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ripe 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

#EEC6A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CDB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCBC6

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.

#8AB2D5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E9CDB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CDB4;

CSS Variable

--color-ripe-apricot: #E9CDB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ripe-apricot': '#E9CDB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CDB4] text-[#E9CDB4]

SCSS

$ripe-apricot: #E9CDB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CDB4?

#E9CDB4 is Ripe Apricot, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CDB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ripe Apricot?

Ripe 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 Ripe Apricot?

Ripe 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 Ripe Apricot?

You can download Ripe 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 Ripe Apricot?

The hex code is #E9CDB4. In RGB it's 233, 205, 180, and in HSL it's 28°, 55%, 81%.

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