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Apricot

#FDF3E2

RGB 253, 243, 226 · HSL 38°, 87%, 94% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 1

Apricot is #FDF3E2 in HEX — rgb(253, 243, 226), hsl(38°, 87%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 1%).

Apricot pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 87%, 94%. 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#FDF3E2

RGB253, 243, 226

HSL38°, 87%, 94%

HSV38°, 11%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 1

Decimal16643042

CSS RGBrgb(253, 243, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 87%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 2015-70

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tofu DE5238

ΔE 0.7 · #FFF5E4

Behr

String Cheese M260-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FCF4E2

Vista Paint

Whiskers C-984

ΔE 1 · #FAF2E2

Dulux

Off White SW1E7

ΔE 1.2 · #F9F1E1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF4E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Whiskers 985

ΔE 1.6 · #FCF3E5

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.7 · #F7EFDE

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F7EFDF

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F1E3

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 2.5 · #F8ECDA

PPG

Spice Ivory 1204-1

ΔE 2.6 · #F4EEDC

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.8 · #FBF8E7

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 3 · #F7F3E6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.4 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#FDF3E2

#E2ECFD

Analogous

#FDE6E2

#FDF3E2

#F9FDE2

Triadic

#FDF3E2

#E2FDF3

#F3E2FD

Split-Complementary

#FDF3E2

#E2F9FD

#E6E2FD

Tetradic

#FDF3E2

#E2FDE6

#E2ECFD

#FDE2F9

Monochromatic

#F3B853

#F8D69B

#FDF3E2

#FDF5E7

Rectangle

#FDF3E2

#ECFDE2

#E2ECFD

#F3E2FD

Compound

#FDF3E2

#F9FDE2

#E2ECFD

#E6E2FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF6E8

#FDF8EF

#FDFBF6

Darker

#FACF86

#FAA30E

#996100

Saturation

#F4F1EC

#FDF3E2

#FEF4E1

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDF3E2

#FAF5E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF3E2

#F5F5E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF3E2

#FEF1F3

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

#FDE3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDF3E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE8E9

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#90B3EE

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: #FDF3E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDF3E2;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot: #FDF3E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot': '#FDF3E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDF3E2] text-[#FDF3E2]

SCSS

$apricot: #FDF3E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF3E2?

#FDF3E2 is Apricot, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF3E2 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 #FDF3E2. In RGB it's 253, 243, 226, and in HSL it's 38°, 87%, 94%.

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