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Apricot Glow

67%LRV Value
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Apricot Glow DE5290 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFCE79, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afternoon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apricot Glow Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFCE79
RGB255, 206, 121
LRV66.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Apricot Glow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apricot Glow 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 Glow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAfternoon

Afternoon

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Persian Apple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Equatorial

Behr

Nearly identical

Bread ‘n Butter

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bread 'n Butter

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Maple Taffy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sunny Days

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Yukon Gold

PPG

Very similar

Jazz Age Yellow

Kilz

Very similar

Yellow Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aspire .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apricot Glow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apricot Glow

#FFCE79

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C6D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apricot Glow

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Apricot Glow

Complement

Caribbean Sky

Apricot Glow Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Sweet Potato

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

Beautiful Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Apricot Glow.

Orange Glass

Dunn-Edwards · DE5221

#FFCA7D

Yuma Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE5305

#FFD678

Summertime

Dunn-Edwards · DE5381

#F2D178

Apricot Appeal

Dunn-Edwards · DE5234

#FEC382

Just Peachy

Dunn-Edwards · DE5284

#F8C275

Golden Rays

Dunn-Edwards · DE5423

#F6DA74

More orange colors from other brands

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

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Apricot Glow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apricot Glow have?
Apricot Glow by Dunn-Edwards 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 Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Glow are Afternoon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Persian Apple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Equatorial by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Glow'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 Glow?
Apricot Glow 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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