Apricot Butter 2005-2A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFCA8C, LRV 65 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is August Morning from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFCA8C · 2005-2A
Apricot Butter
65%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Butter Technical Profile
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Apricot Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apricot Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparApricot Butter
Nearly identical
KilzAugust Morning
August Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bagel
Behr
Nearly identical
Apricot Nectar
PPG
Nearly identical
Mirasol Paula
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Florida Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bellini Fizz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Reminiscent
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apricot Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Butter
#FFCA8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D1D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Butter 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Apricot Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apricot Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Butter have?
Apricot Butter by Valspar 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 Apricot Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apricot Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Butter are August Morning by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bagel by Behr (a near-identical match), Apricot Nectar by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apricot Butter'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 Butter?
Apricot Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apricot Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.