Apricot Chiffon 136 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDD3AC, LRV 67 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melon Sorbet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDD3AC · 136
Apricot Chiffon
67%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Chiffon Technical Profile
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Apricot Chiffon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Chiffon 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 Chiffon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMelon Sorbet
Melon Sorbet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Opalescent Coral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ice Cream Parlour
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Beryl
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Something Sweet
Kilz
Very similar
Flattering Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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.
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apricot Chiffon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Chiffon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Chiffon are Melon Sorbet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Opalescent Coral by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), New Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Chiffon'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 Chiffon?
Apricot Chiffon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Chiffon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.