Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Apricotta |
| SKU | HDC-CT-13 |
| Hex | #D9A492 |
| RGB | 217, 164, 146 |
| HSL | 15°, 48%, 71% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Apricotta
Apricotta sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Apricotta is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Apricotta within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D9A492 in HSL space. Pair Apricotta with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Apricotta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Apricotta from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-CT-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apricotta
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Apricotta is Rosettee (SW 7581). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rosettee and you'll get the same color. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Apricotta
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Apricotta is Salmon Mousse (046). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Salmon Mousse and you'll get the same color. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Apricotta
At Valspar, the closest color to Apricotta is Arizona Dust (2003-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.1 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Apricotta
Glidden's nearest match is Londonderry Coral (60YR 43/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Apricotta without repainting risk. See the full Londonderry Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Apricotta
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Key's Retreat (307-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Apricotta without repainting risk. See the full Key's Retreat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Apricotta
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Apricotta is Tiffany Rose (DET433) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiffany Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Apricotta
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Apricotta. The nearest is Naperon (NO. 315) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Naperon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Apricotta
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Apricotta without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Apricotta
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Apricotta without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Apricotta
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Apricotta is Sorbet (C2-528) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Apricotta
At Clare, the closest color to Apricotta is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Apricotta
Backdrop has no exact twin of Apricotta. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Apricotta
Kompozit's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Apricotta without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →