Apple Cider 0972 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FCDCB6, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #FCDCB6 · 0972
Apple Cider
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Apple Cider Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCDCB6
RGB252, 220, 182
Estimated LRV75.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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#F8DDB7
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Colors That Work With Apple Cider
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Cider
#FCDCB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDD161
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Apple Cider 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Apple Cider from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Cider are Champagne Orange by Valspar (a close digital match), Apple Cider by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Liveliness by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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