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Apricot Butter

#FFCA8C

RGB 255, 202, 140 · HSL 32°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 21, 45, 0

Apricot Butter is #FFCA8C in HEX — rgb(255, 202, 140), hsl(32°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 45%, 0%).

Apricot Butter pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 77%. 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#FFCA8C

RGB255, 202, 140

HSL32°, 100%, 77%

HSV32°, 45%, 100%

CMYK0, 21, 45, 0

Decimal16763532

CSS RGBrgb(255, 202, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apricot Butter 2005-2A

Exact match

Dulux

Peach Melba S11H4

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC688

Benjamin Moore

Peach 159

ΔE 3.1 · #F6C483

Behr

Full Bloom HDC-SP14-7

ΔE 3.7 · #FFD193

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 4 · #F8C890

Vista Paint

Mirasol Paula K-579

ΔE 4 · #FFD096

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Appeal DE5234

ΔE 4 · #FEC382

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 4 · #F7CA87

Sherwin-Williams

Bellini Fizz SW9008

ΔE 4.3 · #F5C78E

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 4.7 · #FFD28E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 4.7 · #F0C484

PPG

Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5

ΔE 4.8 · #F9C982

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 8.8 · #F2CF86

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 15.9 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#FFCA8C

#8AC0FF

Analogous

#FF8E8A

#FFCA8C

#FBFF8A

Triadic

#FFCA8C

#8AFFC8

#C88AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCA8C

#8AFBFF

#8E8AFF

Tetradic

#FFCA8C

#8AFF8E

#8AC0FF

#FF8AFB

Monochromatic

#F08000

#FFA53D

#FFCA8C

#FFECD6

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFCA8C

#C0FF8A

#8AC0FF

#C88AFF

Compound

#FFCA8C

#FBFF8A

#8AC0FF

#8E8AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD3A1

#FADEBE

#F9EBDC

Darker

#FFA43B

#D87300

#7E4300

Saturation

#D6C6B3

#FFC88A

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCA8C

#E9DA8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCA8C

#D4D496

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCA8C

#FFC3CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apricot Butter 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

#FFC484

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCA8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC9A8

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.

#60A2ED

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: #FFCA8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCA8C;

CSS Variable

--color-apricot-butter: #FFCA8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apricot-butter': '#FFCA8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCA8C] text-[#FFCA8C]

SCSS

$apricot-butter: #FFCA8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCA8C?

#FFCA8C is Apricot Butter, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCA8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apricot Butter?

Apricot Butter 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 Butter?

Apricot Butter 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 Butter?

You can download Apricot Butter 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 Butter?

The hex code is #FFCA8C. In RGB it's 255, 202, 140, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 77%.

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