Avid Apricot 6639 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F4C69F, LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Orange from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4C69F · 6639
Avid Apricot
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Avid Apricot Technical Profile
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Avid Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Avid Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAvid Apricot
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCreamy Orange
Creamy Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Happy Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sheer Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Apricot
PPG
Nearly identical
Sundown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Peanut
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Avid Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Avid Apricot
#F4C69F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC668
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Avid Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Avid 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Avid 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.
Avid Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Avid Apricot have?
Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Avid Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Avid Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Avid Apricot are Creamy Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Something Sweet by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Avid 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 Avid Apricot?
Avid Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.1, 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 Avid Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.