Sweet Apricot 220A-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFB5B2, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wildflower Bouquet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB5B2 · 220A-3
Sweet Apricot
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Apricot Technical Profile
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Sweet Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Apricot
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWildflower Bouquet
Wildflower Bouquet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Her Majesty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fashion Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Punch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cherry Chip
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Precious Pink
PPG
Very similar
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Apricot
#FFB5B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D69E5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet 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.
Sweet Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Apricot have?
Sweet Apricot by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Sweet Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Apricot are Wildflower Bouquet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Her Majesty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fashion Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Apricot?
Sweet Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.