Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Apricot Beige

55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Apricot Beige 1205 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3C2AC, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cockleshell from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apricot Beige Technical Profile

HEX Code#E3C2AC
RGB227, 194, 172
LRV54.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Apricot Beige in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apricot Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreApricot Beige
Nearly identical
BehrCockleshell

Cockleshell

Behr

Nearly identical

Colorado Skyline

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wassail

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tantalizing Tan

PPG

Nearly identical

Gypsum Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Weekend Retreat

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Wild Peach

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tiny Calf

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sweet Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apricot Beige

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apricot Beige

#E3C2AC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B7B17B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apricot Beige

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Conch Shell

Complement

Scandinavia

Apricot Beige Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Tamarind

Pop

Tropical Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Highlands Green

Pop

Clearest Ocean Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Apricot Beige.

Cocoa Sand

Benjamin Moore · 1122

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Nature's Symphony

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#DABDA6

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore · HC-26

#DBCBAB

Eraser Pink

Benjamin Moore · 2174-50

#E9BCB5

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore · HC-35

#DFCDA8

Face

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1085

#EACBA7

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Apricot Beige — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apricot Beige have?
Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore 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 Apricot Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Beige are Cockleshell by Behr (a near-identical match), Colorado Skyline by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wassail by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Beige'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 Apricot Beige?
Apricot Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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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