ColorplanBenjamin Moore Apricot Tint (086) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Sweet Salmon (2167-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9E1CB |
| RGB | 249, 225, 203 |
| HSL | 29°, 79%, 89% |
About Apricot Tint
Apricot Tint (086) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 78, Apricot Tint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Tint'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. It's very close to Candle Light (099); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Apricot Tint changes with the light
Apricot Tint is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Apricot Tint's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Apricot Tint 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 Tint can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Apricot Tint will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Apricot Tint in real homes
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Apricot Tint 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Apricot Tint questions
What undertone does Apricot Tint have?
Apricot Tint has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apricot Tint's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Apricot Tint a light or dark color?
Apricot Tint has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, Apricot Tint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Apricot Tint in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Apricot Tint?
Try Sweet Salmon (2167-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Apricot Tint's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Apricot Tint work best?
Apricot Tint works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, Apricot Tint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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