Apricot Light 280B-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFC595, LRV 66 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tuscan Wall from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC595 · 280B-4
Apricot Light
66%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Light Technical Profile
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Apricot Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrApricot Light
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTuscan Wall
Tuscan Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Pudding
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orange Sherbet
PPG
Nearly identical
Sicilian Villa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Mousse
Valspar
Very similar
Happy Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Something Sweet
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Light
#FFC595
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D05C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Light Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Apricot Light.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apricot Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Light have?
Apricot Light by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apricot Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Light are Tuscan Wall by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunset Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peach Pudding by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Light's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Apricot Light?
Apricot Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Light's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.