ORANGES
Apricot Tint
#F9E1CB
Apricot Tint pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 79%, 89%. The high saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. 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
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Apricot Tint 086
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F9E1CB?
#F9E1CB is Apricot Tint, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #F9E1CB warm or cool?
Apricot Tint reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Apricot Tint?
Apricot Tint 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 Tint?
Apricot Tint 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 Tint?
You can download Apricot Tint 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 RGB value of #F9E1CB?
#F9E1CB converts to RGB 249, 225, 203.