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Apricot Chiffon
67%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Chiffon Technical Profile
What color is Apricot Chiffon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FDD3AC. Colors similar to Apricot Chiffon include Vista Paint Melon Sorbet, Dunn-Edwards Opalescent Coral, Valspar New Peach. Apricot Chiffon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Apricot Chiffon 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 Apricot Chiffon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Chiffon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Chiffon
#FDD3AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3D15F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Chiffon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Chiffon 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Apricot Chiffon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apricot Chiffon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Chiffon have?
Apricot Chiffon by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Apricot Chiffon from other brands?
The closest matches are Melon Sorbet by Vista Paint (#FFD6AF), Opalescent Coral by Dunn-Edwards (#FFD2A9), New Peach by Valspar (#F8D0AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apricot Chiffon?
Apricot Chiffon has an LRV of 66.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Apricot Chiffon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.