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Apricot Haze

#F0E2D0

RGB 240, 226, 208 · HSL 34°, 52%, 88% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 6

Apricot Haze is #F0E2D0 in HEX — rgb(240, 226, 208), hsl(34°, 52%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 6%).

Apricot Haze pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 52%, 88%. 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#F0E2D0

RGB240, 226, 208

HSL34°, 52%, 88%

HSV34°, 13%, 94%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 6

Decimal15786704

CSS RGBrgb(240, 226, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 52%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apricot Haze 7002-11

Exact match

PPG

Berkshire Lace 1077-1

ΔE 0.5 · #F0E1CF

Sherwin-Williams

Choice Cream SW6357

ΔE 0.7 · #F0E1D0

Vista Paint

Senior Moment C-158

ΔE 0.8 · #F2E2D0

Benjamin Moore

Onyx 1135

ΔE 1 · #F3E4D1

Behr

Vanilla Mocha N260-1

ΔE 1 · #EDE0CF

Kilz

Baked Custard LJ170

ΔE 1 · #F0E2D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Senior Moment 159

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E0CF

Dulux

Little Lamb SP2B3

ΔE 1.4 · #EBDFCD

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE4D3

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Dune DE6114

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDFCF

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 3.4 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 6.5 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F0E2D0

#D0DEF0

Analogous

#F0D3D0

#F0E2D0

#EEF0D0

Triadic

#F0E2D0

#D0F0E3

#E3D0F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E2D0

#D0EEF0

#D3D0F0

Tetradic

#F0E2D0

#D0F0D3

#D0DEF0

#F0D0EE

Monochromatic

#CC9B5C

#DEBF96

#F0E2D0

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#F0E2D0

#DEF0D0

#D0DEF0

#E3D0F0

Compound

#F0E2D0

#EEF0D0

#D0DEF0

#D3D0F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E8DA

#F5EEE5

#F8F5F0

Darker

#DDB98A

#C28535

#734E1D

Saturation

#E5E1DC

#F0E3D0

#F8E4C9

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E2D0

#EBE5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E2D0

#E4E4D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E2D0

#F1E0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Haze 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

#F3D6B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E2D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DBDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A2BBDB

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: #F0E2D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E2D0;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-haze: #F0E2D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-haze': '#F0E2D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E2D0] text-[#F0E2D0]

SCSS

$apricot-haze: #F0E2D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E2D0?

#F0E2D0 is Apricot Haze, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E2D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Haze?

Apricot Haze 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 Apricot Haze?

Apricot Haze pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Apricot Haze?

You can download Apricot Haze 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 Haze?

The hex code is #F0E2D0. In RGB it's 240, 226, 208, and in HSL it's 34°, 52%, 88%.

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