ORANGES

Apricot Nectar

#ECAA79

RGB 236, 170, 121 · HSL 26°, 75%, 70% · CMYK 0, 28, 49, 7

Apricot Nectar is #ECAA79 in HEX — rgb(236, 170, 121), hsl(26°, 75%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 49%, 7%).

Apricot Nectar pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 75%, 70%. 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#ECAA79

RGB236, 170, 121

HSL26°, 75%, 70%

HSV26°, 49%, 93%

CMYK0, 28, 49, 7

Decimal15510137

CSS RGBrgb(236, 170, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 75%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tomato Bisque 2008-5C

ΔE 2.1 · #E9AB77

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 2.7 · #F2AC78

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 3.5 · #EBAC74

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 3.6 · #EDAA80

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 3.6 · #E2A26E

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 3.8 · #F3AC76

Dunn-Edwards

Yucatan DE5269

ΔE 4.3 · #E9AF78

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 4.4 · #E9AF81

Vista Paint

Moroccan Spice K-602

ΔE 5.2 · #F5A779

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 5.4 · #F2AE73

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.6 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.7 · #F0B67E

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 6.2 · #F2B985

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.9 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 16.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#ECAA79

#79BAEC

Analogous

#EC7981

#ECAA79

#ECE479

Triadic

#ECAA79

#79ECAB

#AB79EC

Split-Complementary

#ECAA79

#79ECE4

#7981EC

Tetradic

#ECAA79

#81EC79

#79BAEC

#E479EC

Monochromatic

#B35C19

#E28136

#ECAA79

#F5D5BC

#FCF1E9

Rectangle

#ECAA79

#BAEC79

#79BAEC

#AB79EC

Compound

#ECAA79

#ECE479

#79BAEC

#7981EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0BC94

#EECDB4

#F2E2D6

Darker

#E78336

#B35711

#6A3308

Saturation

#C4B0A1

#ECAB79

#F5AA70

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECAA79

#CFC178

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECAA79

#B7B781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECAA79

#ECA5AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Nectar 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

#F0AC76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECAA79

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB19A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#56A1DA

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: #ECAA79;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECAA79;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-nectar: #ECAA79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-nectar': '#ECAA79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECAA79] text-[#ECAA79]

SCSS

$apricot-nectar: #ECAA79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECAA79?

#ECAA79 is Apricot Nectar, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECAA79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Nectar?

Apricot Nectar 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 Nectar?

Apricot Nectar 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 Nectar?

You can download Apricot Nectar 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 Nectar?

The hex code is #ECAA79. In RGB it's 236, 170, 121, and in HSL it's 26°, 75%, 70%.

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