Pale Apricot DE5163 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE3CB, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sour Tarts from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFE3CB · DE5163
Pale Apricot
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE3CB
RGB255, 227, 203
Estimated LRV80.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Pale Apricot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Apricot
#FFE3CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D15C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Apricot 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
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Pale Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Apricot have?
Pale Apricot by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Apricot are Sour Tarts by Behr (a close digital match), Applecrunch by Behr (a close digital match), Sweet Peach by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Apricot'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 Pale Apricot?
Pale Apricot has a estimated lightness value of 80.5, 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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