Blushing Apricot 200A-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFACB5, estimated LRV 59 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chelsea Rose from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FFACB5 · 200A-3
Blushing Apricot
59%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blushing Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFACB5
RGB255, 172, 181
Estimated LRV59.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Blushing Apricot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blushing Apricot
#FFACB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D68C5C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blushing Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blushing Apricot 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
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Blushing Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blushing Apricot have?
Blushing Apricot by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blushing Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing Apricot are Chelsea Rose by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Poodle Skirt by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pink Flamingo by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blushing Apricot'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 Blushing Apricot?
Blushing Apricot has a estimated lightness value of 59.0, 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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Why Blushing Apricot's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.