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.
Ref. #FFCE79 · DE5290
Apricot Glow
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Apricot Glow Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Apricot Glow 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 Glow.
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 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Glow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.