ORANGES

Sheer Apricot

#F3C99D

RGB 243, 201, 157 · HSL 31°, 78%, 78% · CMYK 0, 17, 35, 5

Sheer Apricot is #F3C99D in HEX — rgb(243, 201, 157), hsl(31°, 78%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 5%).

Sheer Apricot pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 78%, 78%. 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#F3C99D

RGB243, 201, 157

HSL31°, 78%, 78%

HSV31°, 35%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 35, 5

Decimal15976861

CSS RGBrgb(243, 201, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 78%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 0.9 · #F5C99E

Valspar

Johnny Cake 3001-6A

ΔE 1.1 · #F2C89A

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 2.2 · #F8C99C

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

ΔE 2.3 · #F0C797

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.4 · #F3CD9E

Benjamin Moore

Crestwood 116

ΔE 2.5 · #F1CAA2

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 2.9 · #F4C69F

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 3 · #EFCB9B

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.3 · #F9D09F

Vista Paint

Southern Breeze C-979

ΔE 3.4 · #FDD2A4

Behr

Sheer Apricot M240-4

ΔE 3.5 · #F8C69D

Hallman-Lindsay

Southern Breeze 980

ΔE 4 · #FFD4A7

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.2 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.9 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.9 · #DFBD87

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 15.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F3C99D

#9BC5F3

Analogous

#F39D9B

#F3C99D

#F1F39B

Triadic

#F3C99D

#9BF3C8

#C89BF3

Split-Complementary

#F3C99D

#9BF1F3

#9D9BF3

Tetradic

#F3C99D

#9BF39D

#9BC5F3

#F39BF1

Monochromatic

#DA7E1B

#EAA357

#F3C99D

#FBEEDF

#FCF3E8

Rectangle

#F3C99D

#C5F39B

#9BC5F3

#C89BF3

Compound

#F3C99D

#F1F39B

#9BC5F3

#9D9BF3

Variations

Lighter

#F5D3AF

#F4DEC7

#F6ECE1

Darker

#EEA251

#CB7110

#794207

Saturation

#D4C7BA

#F3C89B

#F9C995

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C99D

#E1D59D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C99D

#D1D1A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C99D

#F4C4CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sheer Apricot 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

#F6C391

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C99D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C8B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#70A7E2

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 · 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 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: #F3C99D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C99D;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-apricot: #F3C99D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-apricot': '#F3C99D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C99D] text-[#F3C99D]

SCSS

$sheer-apricot: #F3C99D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C99D?

#F3C99D is Sheer Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C99D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheer Apricot?

Sheer Apricot 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 Sheer Apricot?

Sheer Apricot 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 Sheer Apricot?

You can download Sheer 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 Sheer Apricot?

The hex code is #F3C99D. In RGB it's 243, 201, 157, and in HSL it's 31°, 78%, 78%.

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