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Apricot Freeze

#F8CCC3

RGB 248, 204, 195 · HSL 10°, 79%, 87% · CMYK 0, 18, 21, 3

Apricot Freeze is #F8CCC3 in HEX — rgb(248, 204, 195), hsl(10°, 79%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 21%, 3%).

Apricot Freeze pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 10°, 79%, 87%. 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#F8CCC3

RGB248, 204, 195

HSL10°, 79%, 87%

HSV10°, 21%, 97%

CMYK0, 18, 21, 3

Decimal16305347

CSS RGBrgb(248, 204, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 79%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apricot Freeze M210-3

Exact match

PPG

Rose Pink 1189-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F7CAC1

Vista Paint

Cloud Number Nine C-1070

ΔE 1 · #F8CEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Cloud Number Nine 1071

ΔE 1 · #F9CEC6

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 009

ΔE 1.3 · #F9CAC1

Valspar

Crystal Coral 2004-4B

ΔE 2.3 · #FBD1C5

Dulux

Pale Blush S07F2

ΔE 2.7 · #F0C6BB

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

ΔE 2.7 · #F2CCC5

Dunn-Edwards

Fairytale Dream DE5113

ΔE 3.4 · #FACFCC

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 4 · #F4D0C2

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 4 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 5.1 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 8.1 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 10.8 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F8CCC3

#C4EFF8

Analogous

#F8C4D5

#F8CCC3

#F8E7C4

Triadic

#F8CCC3

#C4F8CC

#CCC4F8

Split-Complementary

#F8CCC3

#C4F8E7

#C4D5F8

Tetradic

#F8CCC3

#D5F8C4

#C4EFF8

#E7C4F8

Monochromatic

#E8583B

#F0927F

#F8CCC3

#FCECE8

Rectangle

#F8CCC3

#EFF8C4

#C4EFF8

#CCC4F8

Compound

#F8CCC3

#F8E7C4

#C4EFF8

#C4D5F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D7D0

#F8E2DE

#FAEFED

Darker

#F28771

#E43310

#871C06

Saturation

#E6D9D6

#F8CCC4

#FCCAC0

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8CCC3

#E1DCC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8CCC3

#D4D4C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8CCC3

#F7CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Freeze 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

#F9C6AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8CCC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CBD2

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.

#90DAE9

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: #F8CCC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8CCC3;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-freeze: #F8CCC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-freeze': '#F8CCC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8CCC3] text-[#F8CCC3]

SCSS

$apricot-freeze: #F8CCC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8CCC3?

#F8CCC3 is Apricot Freeze, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8CCC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Freeze?

Apricot Freeze 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 Freeze?

Apricot Freeze 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 Freeze?

You can download Apricot Freeze 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 Freeze?

The hex code is #F8CCC3. In RGB it's 248, 204, 195, and in HSL it's 10°, 79%, 87%.

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