REDS

Apricot Jam

#F5A990

RGB 245, 169, 144 · HSL 15°, 83%, 76% · CMYK 0, 31, 41, 4

Apricot Jam is #F5A990 in HEX — rgb(245, 169, 144), hsl(15°, 83%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 4%).

Apricot Jam pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 83%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#F5A990

RGB245, 169, 144

HSL15°, 83%, 76%

HSV15°, 41%, 96%

CMYK0, 31, 41, 4

Decimal16099728

CSS RGBrgb(245, 169, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 83%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apricot Jam 2005-4A

Exact match

Dulux

Salmon Slice S08G4

ΔE 2.1 · #F1A98D

Benjamin Moore

Monticello 018

ΔE 2.4 · #F6A58D

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 3.6 · #FFAD98

Behr

Peach Mimosa HDC-MD-18

ΔE 3.8 · #F4A28E

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 4 · #F9A48E

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB79B

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 5.2 · #FFB79A

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6 · #FAA495

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E6A88D

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 6.5 · #E49780

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.2 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 14.7 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.6 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#F5A990

#8FDBF5

Analogous

#F58FA8

#F5A990

#F5DB8F

Triadic

#F5A990

#8FF5A8

#A88FF5

Split-Complementary

#F5A990

#8FF5DB

#8FA8F5

Tetradic

#F5A990

#A8F58F

#8FDBF5

#DB8FF5

Monochromatic

#D74514

#EE7249

#F5A990

#FBDFD5

#FDEDE8

Rectangle

#F5A990

#DBF58F

#8FDBF5

#A88FF5

Compound

#F5A990

#F5DB8F

#8FDBF5

#8FA8F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7BAA5

#F4CDC0

#F6E3DD

Darker

#F26F44

#CC3A09

#792003

Saturation

#D1BAB3

#F5A88F

#FAA68A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5A990

#D1C68E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5A990

#B9B994

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5A990

#F4A7AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apricot Jam carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#F7AB87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5A990

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B0AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#65C5E4

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: #F5A990;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5A990;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-jam: #F5A990;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-jam': '#F5A990' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5A990] text-[#F5A990]

SCSS

$apricot-jam: #F5A990;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5A990?

#F5A990 is Apricot Jam, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F5A990 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Jam?

Apricot Jam works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Apricot Jam?

Apricot Jam pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Apricot Jam?

You can download Apricot Jam 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 Jam?

The hex code is #F5A990. In RGB it's 245, 169, 144, and in HSL it's 15°, 83%, 76%.

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