Ref. #F8C69D · M240-4
Sheer Apricot
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sheer Apricot Technical Profile
What color is Sheer Apricot? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F8C69D. Colors similar to Sheer Apricot include Sherwin-Williams Avid Apricot, MPC Peach Treat, Benjamin Moore Soft Salmon. Sheer Apricot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Sheer Apricot sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sheer Apricot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheer Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheer Apricot
#F8C69D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CEC964
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheer Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheer 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 Sheer Apricot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sheer Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheer Apricot have?
Sheer Apricot by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sheer Apricot from other brands?
The closest matches are Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (#F4C69F), Peach Treat by MPC (#F5C29A), Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore (#F5C6A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sheer Apricot?
Sheer Apricot has an LRV of 62.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sheer Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.