Apricot Appeal DE5234 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEC382, LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Sun from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEC382 · DE5234
Apricot Appeal
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Appeal Technical Profile
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Apricot Appeal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Appeal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsApricot Appeal
Nearly identical
BehrAmber Sun
Amber Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Hayloft
Valspar
Nearly identical
Zing
PPG
Nearly identical
Seville Oranges
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jovial Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Citrus Sherbert
Vista Paint
Very similar
August Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Papaya
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tuscan Wall
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Appeal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Appeal
#FEC382
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Appeal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Appeal 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Apricot Appeal.
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 Appeal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Appeal have?
Apricot Appeal by Dunn-Edwards 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 Appeal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Appeal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Appeal are Amber Sun by Behr (a near-identical match), Hayloft by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mango Tango by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Appeal'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 Appeal?
Apricot Appeal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, 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 Appeal's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.