Ref. #E0B392 · 6352
Soft Apricot
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Apricot Technical Profile
What color is Soft Apricot? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E0B392. Colors similar to Soft Apricot include Vista Paint Fresh Sawdust, Vista Paint Bedtime Story, Hirshfield's Tea Cookie. Soft Apricot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Soft 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 Soft Apricot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Soft Apricot from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Sawdust by Vista Paint (#E1B392), Bedtime Story by Vista Paint (#E0B08F), Tea Cookie by Hirshfield's (#E1B797). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Apricot?
Soft Apricot has an LRV of 50.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.