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Apricot Preserves

#EEB192

RGB 238, 177, 146 · HSL 20°, 73%, 75% · CMYK 0, 26, 39, 7

Apricot Preserves is #EEB192 in HEX — rgb(238, 177, 146), hsl(20°, 73%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 39%, 7%).

Apricot Preserves pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 73%, 75%. 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#EEB192

RGB238, 177, 146

HSL20°, 73%, 75%

HSV20°, 39%, 93%

CMYK0, 26, 39, 7

Decimal15643026

CSS RGBrgb(238, 177, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 73%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Apricot Spring 1036

ΔE 1 · #F1B393

Vista Paint

Apricot Spring C-1035

ΔE 1.2 · #F0B392

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F0B599

Behr

Trick Or Treat M220-4

ΔE 3.3 · #EEAC8A

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E6A88D

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 3.8 · #E9AA91

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 4.4 · #E3B091

Benjamin Moore

Myrtle 061

ΔE 4.5 · #E6A984

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 5.1 · #F7BAA2

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 5.8 · #F2BDA2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 9 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10.3 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.4 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 15 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 16 · #DFC2AF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#EEB192

#91CFEE

Analogous

#EE91A0

#EEB192

#EEDE91

Triadic

#EEB192

#91EEB0

#B091EE

Split-Complementary

#EEB192

#91EEDE

#91A0EE

Tetradic

#EEB192

#A0EE91

#91CFEE

#DE91EE

Monochromatic

#C7571F

#E3804F

#EEB192

#F8DFD3

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#EEB192

#CFEE91

#91CFEE

#B091EE

Compound

#EEB192

#EEDE91

#91CFEE

#91A0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1C0A7

#F0D1C1

#F4E5DD

Darker

#E77F4B

#BE4D15

#712C0A

Saturation

#CDBBB1

#EEB091

#F6AD88

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEB192

#D2C691

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEB192

#BDBD97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEB192

#EEAEB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Preserves 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

#F2B189

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEB192

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB6AD

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.

#69B6DC

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: #EEB192;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEB192;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-preserves: #EEB192;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-preserves': '#EEB192' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEB192] text-[#EEB192]

SCSS

$apricot-preserves: #EEB192;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB192?

#EEB192 is Apricot Preserves, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEB192 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Preserves?

Apricot Preserves 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 Preserves?

Apricot Preserves 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 Preserves?

You can download Apricot Preserves 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 Preserves?

The hex code is #EEB192. In RGB it's 238, 177, 146, and in HSL it's 20°, 73%, 75%.

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