ColorplanBenjamin Moore Apricot Chiffon (136) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Compatible Cream (SW 6387) and Behr Butter Cookie (ICC-41). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 69.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCD2AB |
| RGB | 252, 210, 171 |
| HSL | 29°, 93%, 83% |
About Apricot Chiffon
Apricot Chiffon (136) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 70, Apricot Chiffon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Chiffon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Funky Fruit (2015-50), it's cooler.
How Apricot Chiffon changes with the light
Apricot Chiffon 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 Chiffon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Apricot Chiffon 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 Chiffon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Apricot Chiffon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Apricot Chiffon in real homes
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Apricot Chiffon 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 4.7
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Apricot Chiffon questions
What undertone does Apricot Chiffon have?
Apricot Chiffon has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Chiffon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Apricot Chiffon a light or dark color?
Apricot Chiffon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Apricot Chiffon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Apricot Chiffon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Apricot Chiffon?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Apricot Chiffon's undertone.
Where does Apricot Chiffon work best?
Apricot Chiffon works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Apricot Chiffon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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