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Ref. #FCDCB6 · 0972

Apple Cider

75%LRV Value
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Apple Cider 0972 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FCDCB6, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Champagne Orange from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apple Cider Technical Profile

HEX Code#FCDCB6
RGB252, 220, 182
LRV75.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint

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Apple Cider in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apple Cider in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintApple Cider
Nearly identical
ValsparChampagne Orange

Champagne Orange

Valspar

Nearly identical

Apple Cider

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Amber Light

Kilz

Nearly identical

Orange Glow

Behr

Nearly identical

Peach Complexion

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tahitian Tan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hinoki

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Orange Blossom

PPG

Nearly identical

Beeswax Candle

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Create .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Apple Cider

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apple Cider

#FCDCB6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CDD161

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apple Cider

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Time Out

Complement

Periwinkle Bud

Apple Cider Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Veradale

Pop

Deep Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Forever Green

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Time to Grow

Pop

Skylla

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Australian Apricot

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Apple Cider — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apple Cider have?
Apple Cider by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Apple Cider in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apple Cider from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Cider are Champagne Orange by Valspar (a near-identical match), Apple Cider by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Liveliness by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apple Cider'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 Apple Cider?
Apple Cider has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.3, 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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