Sheer Apricot M240-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F8C69D, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Avid Apricot from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8C69D · M240-4
Sheer Apricot
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sheer Apricot Technical Profile
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Sheer Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheer Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSheer Apricot
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAvid Apricot
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apricot
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Salmon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Happy Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunset Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sundown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Mousse
Valspar
Very similar
Tuscan Wall
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sheer Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheer Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Apricot are Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Apricot by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sheer 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 Sheer Apricot?
Sheer Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.8, 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
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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.