ORANGES

Australian Apricot

#F4C4A5

RGB 244, 196, 165 · HSL 24°, 78%, 80% · CMYK 0, 20, 32, 4

Australian Apricot is #F4C4A5 in HEX — rgb(244, 196, 165), hsl(24°, 78%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 4%).

Australian Apricot pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 78%, 80%. 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#F4C4A5

RGB244, 196, 165

HSL24°, 78%, 80%

HSV24°, 32%, 96%

CMYK0, 20, 32, 4

Decimal16041125

CSS RGBrgb(244, 196, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 78%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spiced Cider C-1034

ΔE 0.8 · #F4C5A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Cider 1035

ΔE 1.1 · #F5C5A8

Sherwin-Williams

Neighborly Peach SW6632

ΔE 1.3 · #F3C1A3

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 1.6 · #F2C1A0

PPG

Citrus Sachet 1198-3

ΔE 1.7 · #F2C6A7

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 060

ΔE 1.8 · #F1C1A5

Valspar

Peach Encounter 2006-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #FBCAAB

Dunn-Edwards

Madrid Beige DE5255

ΔE 2.4 · #ECBF9F

Behr

Carving Party M220-3

ΔE 3 · #F5BFA3

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC7A4

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.7 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.1 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.5 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 10.6 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 18.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F4C4A5

#A4D4F4

Analogous

#F4A4AC

#F4C4A5

#F4ECA4

Triadic

#F4C4A5

#A4F4C4

#C4A4F4

Split-Complementary

#F4C4A5

#A4F4EC

#A4ACF4

Tetradic

#F4C4A5

#ACF4A4

#A4D4F4

#ECA4F4

Monochromatic

#E36C1C

#EB9860

#F4C4A5

#FCF0E8

Rectangle

#F4C4A5

#D4F4A4

#A4D4F4

#C4A4F4

Compound

#F4C4A5

#F4ECA4

#A4D4F4

#A4ACF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6D0B6

#F5DCCC

#F7EBE3

Darker

#EE9458

#D05D10

#7C3607

Saturation

#D8CAC0

#F4C4A4

#F9C39F

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4C4A5

#DED4A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4C4A5

#CDCDA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4C4A5

#F4C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Australian 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

#F6C097

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4C4A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C5BB

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.

#77B8E4

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: #F4C4A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4C4A5;

CSS Variable

--color-australian-apricot: #F4C4A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'australian-apricot': '#F4C4A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4C4A5] text-[#F4C4A5]

SCSS

$australian-apricot: #F4C4A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4C4A5?

#F4C4A5 is Australian Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4C4A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Australian Apricot?

Australian 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 Australian Apricot?

Australian 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 Australian Apricot?

You can download Australian 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 Australian Apricot?

The hex code is #F4C4A5. In RGB it's 244, 196, 165, and in HSL it's 24°, 78%, 80%.

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