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Apricot

#FDD3AC

RGB 253, 211, 172 · HSL 29°, 95%, 83% · CMYK 0, 17, 32, 1

Apricot is #FDD3AC in HEX — rgb(253, 211, 172), hsl(29°, 95%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 1%).

Apricot pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 95%, 83%. 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#FDD3AC

RGB253, 211, 172

HSL29°, 95%, 83%

HSV29°, 32%, 99%

CMYK0, 17, 32, 1

Decimal16634796

CSS RGBrgb(253, 211, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 95%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 136

Exact match

Vista Paint

Melon Sorbet K-596

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD6AF

Dunn-Edwards

Opalescent Coral DE5198

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD2A9

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 2.1 · #F8D0AC

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 2.4 · #FAD5B0

Behr

Tropical Fruit P220-3

ΔE 2.5 · #FECFA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Tallow 987

ΔE 3 · #F7D4AE

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F6C9A1

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.2 · #F3D3AD

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 4.3 · #F4D4AF

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 5.3 · #F9D09F

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.2 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 8.8 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 17.1 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FDD3AC

#AAD5FD

Analogous

#FDAAAC

#FDD3AC

#FDFBAA

Triadic

#FDD3AC

#AAFDD2

#D2AAFD

Split-Complementary

#FDD3AC

#AAFDFB

#AAACFD

Tetradic

#FDD3AC

#ACFDAA

#AAD5FD

#FBAAFD

Monochromatic

#F98315

#FBAB60

#FDD3AC

#FEF2E6

Rectangle

#FDD3AC

#D5FDAA

#AAD5FD

#D2AAFD

Compound

#FDD3AC

#FDFBAA

#AAD5FD

#AAACFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDDBBB

#FAE4D0

#FAEFE6

Darker

#FFA654

#E97100

#874100

Saturation

#E0D3C7

#FDD2AA

#FED2A9

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDD3AC

#EBE0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDD3AC

#DBDBB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDD3AC

#FECED4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#FDCB9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDD3AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD0C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#78B6F0

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: #FDD3AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDD3AC;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot: #FDD3AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot': '#FDD3AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDD3AC] text-[#FDD3AC]

SCSS

$apricot: #FDD3AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDD3AC?

#FDD3AC is Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDD3AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot?

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 Apricot?

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 Apricot?

You can download 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 Apricot?

The hex code is #FDD3AC. In RGB it's 253, 211, 172, and in HSL it's 29°, 95%, 83%.

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