Apricot Butter 2005-2A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFCA8C, estimated 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.
Valspar · #FFCA8C · 2005-2A
Apricot Butter
65%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apricot Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFCA8C
RGB255, 202, 140
Estimated LRV65.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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#F8C890
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#FACB94
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#FFCF97
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#F5C68B
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#FECA84
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#F5C78E
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Colors That Work With Apricot Butter
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Apricot Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Butter are August Morning by Kilz (a close digital match), Bagel by Behr (a close digital match), Apricot Nectar by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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