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Apricot

#FFB16D

RGB 255, 177, 109 · HSL 28°, 100%, 71% · CMYK 0, 31, 57, 0

Apricot is #FFB16D in HEX — rgb(255, 177, 109), hsl(28°, 100%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 57%, 0%).

Apricot pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 100%, 71%. 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#FFB16D

RGB255, 177, 109

HSL28°, 100%, 71%

HSV28°, 57%, 100%

CMYK0, 31, 57, 0

Decimal16757101

CSS RGBrgb(255, 177, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 100%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 132

ΔE 0.7 · #FEB16E

Dulux

Yellow Warbler S10H5

ΔE 2.2 · #FFB56F

Valspar

Orange Ice 2005-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #FFB571

Vista Paint

Mango Madness C-967

ΔE 2.4 · #FFB168

PPG

Sorbete De Melon 17-21

ΔE 2.5 · #FDAE6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 2.8 · #FFB268

Behr

Arizona 290D-4

ΔE 4 · #F3AC6A

Dunn-Edwards

Blazing Autumn DE5235

ΔE 4.6 · #F3AD63

Sherwin-Williams

Summer Day SW6662

ΔE 7 · #EAAA62

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.6 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.1 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 8.3 · #F3AC76

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 9.9 · #FAA06D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 11.8 · #F0B67E

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.2 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17 · #CB9E59

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 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

#FFB16D

#6BBAFF

Analogous

#FF6B70

#FFB16D

#FFFA6B

Triadic

#FFB16D

#6BFFB0

#B06BFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB16D

#6BFFFA

#6B70FF

Tetradic

#FFB16D

#70FF6B

#6BBAFF

#FA6BFF

Monochromatic

#D16200

#FF871F

#FFB16D

#FFD9B8

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FFB16D

#BAFF6B

#6BBAFF

#B06BFF

Compound

#FFB16D

#FFFA6B

#6BBAFF

#6B70FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC089

#F8D0AD

#F7E4D3

Darker

#FF8923

#C75D00

#743600

Saturation

#CBB49F

#FFB06B

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB16D

#DDCC6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB16D

#C1C179

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB16D

#FFABB4

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

#FFB16D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB16D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB691

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.

#499FEB

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: #FFB16D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB16D;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot: #FFB16D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot': '#FFB16D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB16D] text-[#FFB16D]

SCSS

$apricot: #FFB16D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB16D?

#FFB16D is Apricot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB16D 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 #FFB16D. In RGB it's 255, 177, 109, and in HSL it's 28°, 100%, 71%.

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