Apricot Tint by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Apricot Tint

75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Apricot Tint 086 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FAE2CC, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Cloud from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apricot Tint Technical Profile

HEX Code#FAE2CC
RGB250, 226, 204
LRV75.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Apricot Tint in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apricot Tint 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 Tint
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCoral Cloud

Coral Cloud

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sand Dollar White

Behr

Nearly identical

Vintage Thread

Kilz

Nearly identical

Peach

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Victorian Charm

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Crisp Won Ton

PPG

Nearly identical

Subtle Suede

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Blossom

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Impressive Ivory

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Tallow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Create .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apricot Tint

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apricot Tint

#FAE2CC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CBC967

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apricot Tint

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Peak Season

Complement

Rain Song

Apricot Tint Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Orange Parrot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

Lucky Charm Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Geddy Verdigris

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Apricot Tint.

Winter Melon

Benjamin Moore · 093

#FBE3C9

Melon Ice

Benjamin Moore · 106

#F7E1C9

Butterfly Kisses

Benjamin Moore · 902

#F6E4CD

Antique Lace

Benjamin Moore · 922

#F7E9CA

Point Pleasant

Benjamin Moore · 155

#F6E9CF

Citrus Mist

Benjamin Moore · 141

#FAE9C5

More orange colors from other brands

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

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Apricot Tint — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apricot Tint have?
Apricot Tint by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Tint are Coral Cloud by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sand Dollar White by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Peach by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Tint'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 Tint?
Apricot Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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