ORANGES

Apricot Sherbet

#FBCD9F

RGB 251, 205, 159 · HSL 30°, 92%, 80% · CMYK 0, 18, 37, 2

Apricot Sherbet is #FBCD9F in HEX — rgb(251, 205, 159), hsl(30°, 92%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 37%, 2%).

Apricot Sherbet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 92%, 80%. 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#FBCD9F

RGB251, 205, 159

HSL30°, 92%, 80%

HSV30°, 37%, 98%

CMYK0, 18, 37, 2

Decimal16502175

CSS RGBrgb(251, 205, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 92%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peach 130

ΔE 1.3 · #FECF9F

Dulux

Apricot Fool S10H3

ΔE 1.3 · #FFCFA0

Valspar

Orange Mousse 2007-4A

ΔE 1.3 · #FECD9F

Vista Paint

Southern Breeze C-979

ΔE 2 · #FDD2A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 2 · #FFCF9E

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 2.3 · #F5C99E

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F9D09F

Behr

Tropical Fruit P220-3

ΔE 3.2 · #FECFA7

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 3.3 · #F3CD9E

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F6C9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Delicious Melon SW6653

ΔE 3.7 · #F5C894

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.4 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.5 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 8.6 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 9.2 · #E9D19E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 16.4 · #E6D690

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 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

#FBCD9F

#9DCCFB

Analogous

#FB9D9D

#FBCD9F

#FBFB9D

Triadic

#FBCD9F

#9DFBCC

#CC9DFB

Split-Complementary

#FBCD9F

#9DFBFB

#9D9DFB

Tetradic

#FBCD9F

#9DFB9D

#9DCCFB

#FB9DFB

Monochromatic

#F5800A

#F8A654

#FBCD9F

#FEF2E7

Rectangle

#FBCD9F

#CCFB9D

#9DCCFB

#CC9DFB

Compound

#FBCD9F

#FBFB9D

#9DCCFB

#9D9DFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCD6B1

#F8E0C8

#F9EDE2

Darker

#FCA34B

#E07000

#834100

Saturation

#DACCBE

#FBCC9D

#FDCC9B

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBCD9F

#E7DB9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBCD9F

#D6D6A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBCD9F

#FCC8CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Sherbet 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

#FCC692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBCD9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9CBB7

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.

#6EADED

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: #FBCD9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBCD9F;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-sherbet: #FBCD9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-sherbet': '#FBCD9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBCD9F] text-[#FBCD9F]

SCSS

$apricot-sherbet: #FBCD9F;

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#FDCE9E · ΔE 1.2

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#FED1A5 · ΔE 1.9

Funky Fruit

#FFD4AA · ΔE 3.5

Pineapple Orange

#FAD4A4 · ΔE 3.8

Peach Pudding

#FEC79B · ΔE 4.1

Asbury Sand

#F8D3A1 · ΔE 4.3

Apricot Chiffon

#FCD2AB · ΔE 4.5

Glowing Apricot

#F3CF9C · ΔE 4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBCD9F?

#FBCD9F is Apricot Sherbet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBCD9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Sherbet?

Apricot Sherbet 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 Sherbet?

Apricot Sherbet 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 Sherbet?

You can download Apricot Sherbet 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 Sherbet?

The hex code is #FBCD9F. In RGB it's 251, 205, 159, and in HSL it's 30°, 92%, 80%.

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