ORANGES

Apricot Ice Cream

#F8CC9C

RGB 248, 204, 156 · HSL 31°, 87%, 79% · CMYK 0, 18, 37, 3

Apricot Ice Cream is #F8CC9C in HEX — rgb(248, 204, 156), hsl(31°, 87%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 37%, 3%).

Apricot Ice Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 87%, 79%. 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#F8CC9C

RGB248, 204, 156

HSL31°, 87%, 79%

HSV31°, 37%, 97%

CMYK0, 18, 37, 3

Decimal16305308

CSS RGBrgb(248, 204, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 87%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 1.8 · #F9D09F

Benjamin Moore

Peach 130

ΔE 1.8 · #FECF9F

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 2 · #F8C99C

Valspar

Johnny Cake 3001-6A

ΔE 2 · #F2C89A

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 2.2 · #FFCF9E

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 2.3 · #F5CE9F

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

ΔE 2.3 · #F0C797

Vista Paint

Atoll Sand C-972

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCE9D

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.6 · #F3CD9E

Sherwin-Williams

Delicious Melon SW6653

ΔE 2.6 · #F5C894

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 3.4 · #EFCB9B

Behr

September Sun QE-19

ΔE 3.7 · #FCD5A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.7 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 8 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F8CC9C

#9BC8F8

Analogous

#F89C9B

#F8CC9C

#F6F89B

Triadic

#F8CC9C

#9BF8CB

#CB9BF8

Split-Complementary

#F8CC9C

#9BF6F8

#9C9BF8

Tetradic

#F8CC9C

#9BF89C

#9BC8F8

#F89BF6

Monochromatic

#EA8110

#F3A653

#F8CC9C

#FDF0E2

#FDF3E7

Rectangle

#F8CC9C

#C8F89B

#9BC8F8

#CB9BF8

Compound

#F8CC9C

#F6F89B

#9BC8F8

#9C9BF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D5AF

#F7E0C7

#F8EDE1

Darker

#F7A44B

#D97205

#814300

Saturation

#D7CABB

#F8CB9B

#FCCB97

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8CC9C

#E6D99C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8CC9C

#D4D4A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8CC9C

#F9C6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Ice Cream 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

#F9C690

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8CC9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CBB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#6DA9E9

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: #F8CC9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8CC9C;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-ice-cream: #F8CC9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-ice-cream': '#F8CC9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8CC9C] text-[#F8CC9C]

SCSS

$apricot-ice-cream: #F8CC9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8CC9C?

#F8CC9C is Apricot Ice Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8CC9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Ice Cream?

Apricot Ice Cream 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 Apricot Ice Cream?

Apricot Ice Cream 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 Apricot Ice Cream?

You can download Apricot Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream?

The hex code is #F8CC9C. In RGB it's 248, 204, 156, and in HSL it's 31°, 87%, 79%.

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