Apricot 90YR 57/293 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3C299, estimated LRV 60 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Happy Peach from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F3C299 · 90YR 57/293
Apricot
60%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3C299
RGB243, 194, 153
Estimated LRV59.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Apricot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot
#F3C299
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9C569
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot have?
Apricot by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot are Happy Peach by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sheer Apricot by Behr (a close digital match), Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Apricot?
Apricot has a estimated lightness value of 59.9, 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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