ColorplanBenjamin Moore Apricot Beige (1205) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
Room Preview
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 57.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2C1AB |
| RGB | 226, 193, 171 |
| HSL | 24°, 49%, 78% |
About Apricot Beige
Apricot Beige (1205) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 57, Apricot Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Georgetown Pink Beige (HC-56); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Apricot Beige changes with the light
Apricot Beige has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Apricot Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Apricot Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Apricot Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Apricot Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Apricot Beige in real homes
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Apricot Beige equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Apricot Beige questions
What undertone does Apricot Beige have?
Apricot Beige has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Apricot Beige a light or dark color?
Apricot Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Apricot Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Apricot Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Apricot Beige?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Apricot Beige's undertone.
Where does Apricot Beige work best?
Apricot Beige works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 57, Apricot Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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