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Apricot Appeal

#FEC382

RGB 254, 195, 130 · HSL 31°, 98%, 75% · CMYK 0, 23, 49, 0

Apricot Appeal is #FEC382 in HEX — rgb(254, 195, 130), hsl(31°, 98%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 49%, 0%).

Apricot Appeal pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 98%, 75%. 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#FEC382

RGB254, 195, 130

HSL31°, 98%, 75%

HSV31°, 49%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 49, 0

Decimal16696194

CSS RGBrgb(254, 195, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 98%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Appeal DE5234

Exact match

Valspar

Hayloft 2006-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #FCC484

Dulux

Peach Melba S11H4

ΔE 2.2 · #FFC688

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 2.7 · #FBC17B

Behr

Mango Tango P240-4

ΔE 2.7 · #FFC17C

Benjamin Moore

Seville 131

ΔE 3.6 · #FABC81

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FCBA7D

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 4.5 · #F0B87A

Sherwin-Williams

Sunrise SW6668

ΔE 4.5 · #F4BF77

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 5.6 · #FFBA80

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 6 · #F3C683

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.2 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 6.8 · #E7B576

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 10.8 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.5 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 16.8 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#FEC382

#81BDFE

Analogous

#FE8381

#FEC382

#FCFE81

Triadic

#FEC382

#81FEC1

#C181FE

Split-Complementary

#FEC382

#81FCFE

#8381FE

Tetradic

#FEC382

#81FE83

#81BDFE

#FE81FC

Monochromatic

#E37602

#FD9C35

#FEC382

#FEE6CD

#FFF3E6

Rectangle

#FEC382

#BDFE81

#81BDFE

#C181FE

Compound

#FEC382

#FCFE81

#81BDFE

#8381FE

Variations

Lighter

#FECE9A

#F9DAB9

#F8E9D9

Darker

#FF9C33

#D26D00

#7A3F00

Saturation

#D2C0AD

#FEC181

#FEC180

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC382

#E5D581

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC382

#CFCF8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC382

#FFBCC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Appeal 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

#FEBF7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC382

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC4A1

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.

#59A0ED

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FEC382;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC382;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-appeal: #FEC382;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-appeal': '#FEC382' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC382] text-[#FEC382]

SCSS

$apricot-appeal: #FEC382;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC382?

#FEC382 is Apricot Appeal, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC382 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Appeal?

Apricot Appeal 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 Appeal?

Apricot Appeal 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 Appeal?

You can download Apricot Appeal 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 Appeal?

The hex code is #FEC382. In RGB it's 254, 195, 130, and in HSL it's 31°, 98%, 75%.

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