Blushing Apricot 200A-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFACB5, 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.
Ref. #FFACB5 · 200A-3
Blushing Apricot
59%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blushing Apricot Technical Profile
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Blushing Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blushing Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlushing Apricot
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChelsea Rose
Chelsea Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Poodle Skirt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pink Flamingo
PPG
Nearly identical
Tickled Pink
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bubblegum Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sweet Sixteen
Valspar
Very similar
Cupcake Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Coral Myth
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blushing Apricot
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Blushing Apricot.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blushing Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blushing Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing Apricot are Chelsea Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Poodle Skirt by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pink Flamingo by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blushing Apricot's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.