ORANGES

Delicate Sweet Apricot

#FDCDBD

RGB 253, 205, 189 · HSL 15°, 94%, 87% · CMYK 0, 19, 25, 1

Delicate Sweet Apricot is #FDCDBD in HEX — rgb(253, 205, 189), hsl(15°, 94%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 25%, 1%).

Delicate Sweet Apricot pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 94%, 87%. 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#FDCDBD

RGB253, 205, 189

HSL15°, 94%, 87%

HSV15°, 25%, 99%

CMYK0, 19, 25, 1

Decimal16633277

CSS RGBrgb(253, 205, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 94%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peach Beige 260A-3

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD0BF

Dulux

Simply Delicious S08H2

ΔE 1.2 · #FFD0C1

Benjamin Moore

Coral 024

ΔE 1.6 · #F8C9B8

Vista Paint

Salmon Mousse C-1048

ΔE 2.2 · #FBD0C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Mousse 1049

ΔE 2.6 · #FCD1C3

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F5C8BB

Valspar

Coral Mist 2001-2B

ΔE 3.5 · #FBD1C5

Dunn-Edwards

Peach Fuzz DE5142

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC7B9

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F3CAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 4.9 · #F1BFB1

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5 · #F4D0C2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 5.3 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 9.3 · #EFD6C7

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 14.2 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 17.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FDCDBD

#BFEDFD

Analogous

#FDBFCE

#FDCDBD

#FDEDBF

Triadic

#FDCDBD

#BFFDCE

#CEBFFD

Split-Complementary

#FDCDBD

#BFFDED

#BFCEFD

Tetradic

#FDCDBD

#CEFDBF

#BFEDFD

#EDBFFD

Monochromatic

#F85E2A

#FB9674

#FDCDBD

#FEECE6

Rectangle

#FDCDBD

#EDFDBF

#BFEDFD

#CEBFFD

Compound

#FDCDBD

#FDEDBF

#BFEDFD

#BFCEFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDD8CC

#FBE3DB

#FBF0EC

Darker

#FE8B65

#F43D00

#8E2300

Saturation

#E7D9D5

#FDCEBF

#FECEBE

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDCDBD

#E5DEBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDCDBD

#D6D6BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDCDBD

#FDCCCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Delicate Sweet Apricot 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

#FDC6A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDCDBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#EACBCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#87D7F2

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: #FDCDBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDCDBD;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-sweet-apricot: #FDCDBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-sweet-apricot': '#FDCDBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDCDBD] text-[#FDCDBD]

SCSS

$delicate-sweet-apricot: #FDCDBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDCDBD?

#FDCDBD is Delicate Sweet Apricot, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDCDBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicate Sweet Apricot?

Delicate Sweet Apricot 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 Delicate Sweet Apricot?

Delicate Sweet Apricot 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 Delicate Sweet Apricot?

You can download Delicate Sweet Apricot 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 Delicate Sweet Apricot?

The hex code is #FDCDBD. In RGB it's 253, 205, 189, and in HSL it's 15°, 94%, 87%.

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