ORANGES

Apricot Spring

#F0B392

RGB 240, 179, 146 · HSL 21°, 76%, 76% · CMYK 0, 25, 39, 6

Apricot Spring is #F0B392 in HEX — rgb(240, 179, 146), hsl(21°, 76%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 39%, 6%).

Apricot Spring pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 76%, 76%. 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#F0B392

RGB240, 179, 146

HSL21°, 76%, 76%

HSV21°, 39%, 94%

CMYK0, 25, 39, 6

Decimal15774610

CSS RGBrgb(240, 179, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 76%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Apricot Spring C-1035

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Apricot Spring 1036

ΔE 0.6 · #F1B393

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 3 · #F0B599

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

ΔE 3.1 · #ECB693

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 3.3 · #ECAD88

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 3.7 · #F6BA93

Benjamin Moore

Myrtle 061

ΔE 4.4 · #E6A984

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 4.9 · #E9AA91

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 5.5 · #F7BAA2

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 5.7 · #F2B88C

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 9.2 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 9.2 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.3 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 14.6 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 16.4 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#F0B392

#93D0F0

Analogous

#F093A1

#F0B392

#F0E293

Triadic

#F0B392

#93F0B4

#B493F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B392

#93F0E2

#93A1F0

Tetradic

#F0B392

#A1F093

#93D0F0

#E293F0

Monochromatic

#CE5B1C

#E78550

#F0B392

#F9E3D7

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#F0B392

#D0F093

#93D0F0

#B493F0

Compound

#F0B392

#F0E293

#93D0F0

#93A1F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C3A9

#F2D3C3

#F5E6DE

Darker

#EB834B

#C45011

#742E08

Saturation

#D0BEB4

#F0B493

#F8B28C

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B392

#D4C891

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B392

#BFBF97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B392

#F0B0B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Spring 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

#F3B389

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B392

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B8AD

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.

#6AB6DF

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: #F0B392;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B392;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-spring: #F0B392;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-spring': '#F0B392' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B392] text-[#F0B392]

SCSS

$apricot-spring: #F0B392;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B392?

#F0B392 is Apricot Spring, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B392 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Spring?

Apricot Spring 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 Spring?

Apricot Spring 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 Spring?

You can download Apricot Spring 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 Spring?

The hex code is #F0B392. In RGB it's 240, 179, 146, and in HSL it's 21°, 76%, 76%.

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