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Avid Apricot
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Avid Apricot Technical Profile
What color is Avid Apricot? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F4C69F. Colors similar to Avid Apricot include Benjamin Moore Creamy Orange, Benjamin Moore Soft Salmon, Kilz Something Sweet. Avid Apricot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Avid Apricot sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Avid Apricot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Avid Apricot from other brands?
The closest matches are Creamy Orange by Benjamin Moore (#F2C6A1), Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore (#F5C6A1), Something Sweet by Kilz (#F6C9A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Avid Apricot?
Avid Apricot has an LRV of 62.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Avid Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.