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Apricot Obsession

#F8C4B4

RGB 248, 196, 180 · HSL 14°, 83%, 84% · CMYK 0, 21, 27, 3

Apricot Obsession is #F8C4B4 in HEX — rgb(248, 196, 180), hsl(14°, 83%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 27%, 3%).

Apricot Obsession pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 83%, 84%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F8C4B4

RGB248, 196, 180

HSL14°, 83%, 84%

HSV14°, 27%, 97%

CMYK0, 21, 27, 3

Decimal16303284

CSS RGBrgb(248, 196, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 83%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Salmon Beauty C-1049

ΔE 0.6 · #F7C4B3

Benjamin Moore

Phoenix 017

ΔE 0.8 · #FAC5B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Beauty 1050

ΔE 0.9 · #FBC6B6

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 2.3 · #F5BFB2

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 2.3 · #F1BFB1

Dulux

Cameo Pink S07G2

ΔE 2.4 · #FCC7BB

Behr

Sunkissed Apricot HDC-CT-14A

ΔE 3.1 · #F2BDAA

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 3.3 · #F5C2AC

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C8BB

Valspar

Salmon Bisque 2003-4B

ΔE 4.3 · #F6C4BC

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #FAC5BE

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 9.6 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 16 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 18.6 · #CAC4B0

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F8C4B4

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Analogous

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#F8E6B4

Triadic

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Split-Complementary

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#B4F8E6

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Tetradic

#F8C4B4

#C6F8B4

#B4E8F8

#E6B4F8

Monochromatic

#EB5628

#F28D6E

#F8C4B4

#FDEDE8

Rectangle

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#B4E8F8

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Compound

#F8C4B4

#F8E6B4

#B4E8F8

#B4C6F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D0C3

#F8DDD5

#F9ECE8

Darker

#F48462

#E13C0A

#862203

Saturation

#E0D1CC

#F8C4B4

#FCC2B1

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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#DED6B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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#CECEB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Obsession 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

#F9C0A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8C4B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C5C6

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.

#83D2EA

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: #F8C4B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8C4B4;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-obsession: #F8C4B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-obsession': '#F8C4B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8C4B4] text-[#F8C4B4]

SCSS

$apricot-obsession: #F8C4B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8C4B4?

#F8C4B4 is Apricot Obsession, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8C4B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Obsession?

Apricot Obsession 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 Obsession?

Apricot Obsession 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 Obsession?

You can download Apricot Obsession 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 Obsession?

The hex code is #F8C4B4. In RGB it's 248, 196, 180, and in HSL it's 14°, 83%, 84%.

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