Apricot Ice 2001-2C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8E3DA, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Shrimp from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F8E3DA · 2001-2C
Apricot Ice
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Apricot Ice Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E3DA
RGB248, 227, 218
Estimated LRV80.0
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Apricot Ice
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Shrimp
Hirshfield's
#FAE4DB
Close digital match
Flamingo Peach
PPG
#F6E2D8
Close digital match
Pink Cloud
Benjamin Moore
#F9E6DE
Close digital match
Lotus Petal
Sherwin-Williams
#F3DFD6
Close digital match
Sherry Cream
Behr
#FAE5DE
Close digital match
Pale Shrimp
Vista Paint
#FAE2D7
Close digital match
Rosy Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
#FEE6DC
Close digital match
Beachfront Blush
Dutch Boy
#EFDCD3
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Taupe Pearls
Kilz
#EFDCD3
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Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
#F4E7DD
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Sprout .06
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#F7DDE0
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Colors That Work With Apricot Ice
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apricot Ice
#F8E3DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3B26F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apricot Ice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apricot Ice 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 Ice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apricot Ice have?
Apricot Ice by Valspar has a neutral 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 Ice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apricot Ice are Pale Shrimp by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Flamingo Peach by PPG (a close digital match), Pink Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apricot Ice'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 Ice?
Apricot Ice has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Apricot Ice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.