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Apricot Blush

#FEAEA5

RGB 254, 174, 165 · HSL 6°, 98%, 82% · CMYK 0, 31, 35, 0

Apricot Blush is #FEAEA5 in HEX — rgb(254, 174, 165), hsl(6°, 98%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 35%, 0%).

Apricot Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 98%, 82%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FEAEA5

RGB254, 174, 165

HSL6°, 98%, 82%

HSV6°, 35%, 100%

CMYK0, 31, 35, 0

Decimal16690853

CSS RGBrgb(254, 174, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 98%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Tide DE5130

ΔE 1.6 · #FFAFA3

Behr

Melon Sorbet P190-3

ΔE 1.8 · #FDABA0

Vista Paint

Perfect Touch K-643

ΔE 1.9 · #FFB2AA

Benjamin Moore

Pink 003

ΔE 2.5 · #FDB1A4

PPG

Riviera Rose 1189-4

ΔE 4.1 · #F7B1A6

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 4.3 · #F2A299

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildflower Bouquet 1079

ΔE 4.7 · #FFB3B1

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 5.5 · #ECA69B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.7 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6.5 · #F0AFA8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 6.7 · #ECABA3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.1 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 13.7 · #F5C2AC

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.8 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 18.9 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FEAEA5

#A4F5FE

Analogous

#FEA4C8

#FEAEA5

#FEDAA4

Triadic

#FEAEA5

#A4FEAD

#ADA4FE

Split-Complementary

#FEAEA5

#A4FEDA

#A4C8FE

Tetradic

#FEAEA5

#C8FEA4

#A4F5FE

#DAA4FE

Monochromatic

#FD250D

#FD6958

#FEAEA5

#FFE8E6

Rectangle

#FEAEA5

#F5FEA4

#A4F5FE

#ADA4FE

Compound

#FEAEA5

#FEDAA4

#A4F5FE

#A4C8FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEBDB6

#FAD1CD

#FAE6E4

Darker

#FF6150

#E61700

#860D00

Saturation

#DFC6C4

#FEADA4

#FFADA4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEAEA5

#D6CDA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEAEA5

#BFBFA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEAEA5

#FCAFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Apricot Blush strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#FEAF97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEAEA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBB4BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#74E3F0

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: #FEAEA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEAEA5;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-blush: #FEAEA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-blush': '#FEAEA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEAEA5] text-[#FEAEA5]

SCSS

$apricot-blush: #FEAEA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEAEA5?

#FEAEA5 is Apricot Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FEAEA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Blush?

Apricot Blush works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Apricot Blush?

Apricot Blush pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Apricot Blush?

You can download Apricot Blush 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 Blush?

The hex code is #FEAEA5. In RGB it's 254, 174, 165, and in HSL it's 6°, 98%, 82%.

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