Pale Apricot DE5163 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE3CB, 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.
Ref. #FFE3CB · DE5163
Pale Apricot
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Apricot Technical Profile
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Pale Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPale Apricot
Nearly identical
BehrSour Tarts
Sour Tarts
Behr
Nearly identical
Toes in the Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Incan Treasure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apricot Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Victorian Charm
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Thread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peach Champagne
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Powder
PPG
Very similar
Impressive Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Apricot
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pale Apricot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Apricot are Sour Tarts by Behr (a near-identical match), Applecrunch by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Peach by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Apricot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.