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Apricot Flower

#FFBB80

RGB 255, 187, 128 · HSL 28°, 100%, 75% · CMYK 0, 27, 50, 0

Apricot Flower is #FFBB80 in HEX — rgb(255, 187, 128), hsl(28°, 100%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 50%, 0%).

Apricot Flower pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 100%, 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#FFBB80

RGB255, 187, 128

HSL28°, 100%, 75%

HSV28°, 50%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 50, 0

Decimal16759680

CSS RGBrgb(255, 187, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 100%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 0.6 · #FFBA80

Vista Paint

Goosebill C-973

ΔE 0.8 · #FEB97E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 1.3 · #FCBA7D

Valspar

Tangerine Cream 2007-3C

ΔE 2.5 · #FAB67F

Benjamin Moore

Seville 131

ΔE 2.6 · #FABC81

Dunn-Edwards

Rich Honey DE5227

ΔE 3.3 · #F9BC7D

Dulux

Bundaberg Sand S10H4

ΔE 4.1 · #FFC18A

Sherwin-Williams

Surprise Amber SW6654

ΔE 5.1 · #EFB57A

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.3 · #F0B67E

Behr

Mango Tango P240-4

ΔE 5.3 · #FFC17C

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 5.6 · #F3AC76

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 6.4 · #FBC17B

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 8.2 · #E7B479

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.9 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.2 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 18.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FFBB80

#80C4FF

Analogous

#FF8084

#FFBB80

#FFFB80

Triadic

#FFBB80

#80FFBB

#BB80FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBB80

#80FFFB

#8084FF

Tetradic

#FFBB80

#84FF80

#80C4FF

#FB80FF

Monochromatic

#E66B00

#FF9233

#FFBB80

#FFE4CC

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FFBB80

#C4FF80

#80C4FF

#BB80FF

Compound

#FFBB80

#FFFB80

#80C4FF

#8084FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC999

#F9D7B8

#F8E8D9

Darker

#FF9233

#D26200

#7A3900

Saturation

#D2BEAC

#FFBB80

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBB80

#E1D27F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBB80

#C9C98A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBB80

#FFB5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Flower 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

#FFB97B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBB80

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBE9F

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.

#59A7ED

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: #FFBB80;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBB80;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-flower: #FFBB80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-flower': '#FFBB80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBB80] text-[#FFBB80]

SCSS

$apricot-flower: #FFBB80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBB80?

#FFBB80 is Apricot Flower, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBB80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Flower?

Apricot Flower 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 Flower?

Apricot Flower 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 Flower?

You can download Apricot Flower 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 Flower?

The hex code is #FFBB80. In RGB it's 255, 187, 128, and in HSL it's 28°, 100%, 75%.

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