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Ref. #D9A492 · HDC-CT-13

Apricotta

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Apricotta HDC-CT-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9A492, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salmon Mousse from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apricotta Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9A492
RGB217, 164, 146
LRV43.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Apricotta in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apricotta in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrApricotta
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSalmon Mousse

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Auburn Wave

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cedarville

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Auburn Wave

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Londonderry Coral

PPG

Nearly identical

Key'S Retreat

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Orange Ginger

Kilz

Nearly identical

Princess Peach

Valspar

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Rose Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apricotta

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apricotta

#D9A492

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B7A87B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apricotta

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Orange Ginger

Complement

Eastern Sky

Apricotta Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Tree Swing

Pop

Tiki Torch

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Classic Berry

Pop

Pesto

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tealish

Pop

Reboot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Apricotta.

Cottage Rose

Behr · PMD-70

#D9A89A

Shanghai Peach

Behr · T13-15

#D79A91

Pink Ginger

Behr · PPU2-8

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Butterscotch Amber

Behr · MQ2-04

#D3B090

Sunset Pink

Behr · M160-4A

#E39B96

Sienna Buff

Behr · PMD-76

#CDA589

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Apricotta — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apricotta have?
Apricotta 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 Apricotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricotta are Salmon Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Auburn Wave by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cedarville by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricotta'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 Apricotta?
Apricotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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