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Apricot Fluff

#F8ECE4

RGB 248, 236, 228 · HSL 24°, 59%, 93% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 3

Apricot Fluff is #F8ECE4 in HEX — rgb(248, 236, 228), hsl(24°, 59%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 3%).

Apricot Fluff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 59%, 93%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F8ECE4

RGB248, 236, 228

HSL24°, 59%, 93%

HSV24°, 8%, 97%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 3

Decimal16313572

CSS RGBrgb(248, 236, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 59%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apricot Fluff 7001-24

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gossamer K-647

ΔE 0.6 · #F9EDE6

Behr

Soft Muslin W-D-110

ΔE 0.7 · #F8EDE6

Benjamin Moore

Shell 883

ΔE 0.9 · #F9EBE4

Dulux

First Love Quarter S08H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #FAECE3

Dunn-Edwards

Spooled White DE6071

ΔE 1 · #F5EAE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Albino 1062

ΔE 1 · #FBEEE5

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F6ECE2

PPG

Jasmine Flower 1194-1

ΔE 1.5 · #F4E8E1

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 1.6 · #FCEFE9

IKEA

IKEA024 24

ΔE 2.1 · #F7F0E7

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 2.5 · #F2ECE6

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 3.7 · #F7F3E8

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 4.2 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.5 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F8ECE4

#E3EFF8

Analogous

#F8E3E5

#F8ECE4

#F8F6E3

Triadic

#F8ECE4

#E3F8EB

#EBE3F8

Split-Complementary

#F8ECE4

#E3F8F6

#E3E5F8

Tetradic

#F8ECE4

#E5F8E3

#E3EFF8

#F6E3F8

Monochromatic

#D89669

#E8C0A6

#F8ECE4

#FAF1EB

Rectangle

#F8ECE4

#EFF8E3

#E3EFF8

#EBE3F8

Compound

#F8ECE4

#F8F6E3

#E3EFF8

#E3E5F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9EFE8

#FAF3EF

#FBF8F6

Darker

#E6B695

#D37232

#7F4218

Saturation

#F0EDEA

#F8EBE3

#FBEADF

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8ECE4

#F2EFE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8ECE4

#EEEEE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8ECE4

#F8EBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Fluff 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

#F9DEC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8ECE4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E3EA

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.

#9FC6DF

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: #F8ECE4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8ECE4;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-fluff: #F8ECE4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-fluff': '#F8ECE4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8ECE4] text-[#F8ECE4]

SCSS

$apricot-fluff: #F8ECE4;

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#FAEDE3 · ΔE 1.2

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#F8E9E0 · ΔE 1.5

Sun Washed

#FDEEE5 · ΔE 1.5

Frosted Petal

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#FDEDE5 · ΔE 1.6

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#F6E8E2 · ΔE 1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8ECE4?

#F8ECE4 is Apricot Fluff, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8ECE4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Fluff?

Apricot Fluff 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 Fluff?

Apricot Fluff 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 Fluff?

You can download Apricot Fluff 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 Fluff?

The hex code is #F8ECE4. In RGB it's 248, 236, 228, and in HSL it's 24°, 59%, 93%.

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