Soft Apricot 6352 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E0B392, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Sawdust from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0B392 · 6352
Soft Apricot
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Apricot Technical Profile
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Soft Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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-WilliamsSoft Apricot
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFresh Sawdust
Fresh Sawdust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nice Nectarine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Copper Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Sandbar
Valspar
Very similar
Honey Nougat
Behr
Very similar
Summer Melon
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Apricot
#E0B392
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB677
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft 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.
Soft Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Apricot have?
Soft 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 Soft Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Apricot are Fresh Sawdust by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nice Nectarine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bedtime Story by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Apricot?
Soft Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.