Sweet Apricot 220A-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFB5B2, estimated 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.
Behr · #FFB5B2 · 220A-3
Sweet Apricot
61%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFB5B2
RGB255, 181, 178
Estimated LRV61.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Sweet Apricot
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wildflower Bouquet
Hirshfield's
#FFB3B1
Close digital match
Her Majesty
Vista Paint
#FAB4B2
Close digital match
Fashion Pink
Benjamin Moore
#FFB7B7
Close digital match
Peach Punch
Valspar
#F7B1AE
Close digital match
Cherry Chip
Dunn-Edwards
#FFBBB4
Similar digital color
Precious Pink
PPG
#F6B5B6
Similar digital color
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
#F0B3B2
Similar digital color
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
#EEACA8
Similar digital color
Coral Myth
Kilz
#ECABA3
Similar digital color
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
#ECB7B8
Similar digital color
Petal .03
Colorhouse
#F1A1A6
Visible digital difference
Light Pink
RAL
#EA899A
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Sweet Apricot
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Apricot are Wildflower Bouquet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Her Majesty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fashion Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Sweet Apricot
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.