Creamy Apricot Paint Color
Creamy Apricot (DE5282) is a soft and cheerful color that brings warmth to any home. It mixes gentle peach and beige tones to create a cozy, welcoming feeling. With a high light reflectance value (LRV 77), it helps brighten rooms and makes spaces feel open and airy.
This shade looks beautiful in bedrooms, living rooms, and breakfast areas. It creates a bright and cheery feeling, feels calm and natural, especially in rooms with warm lighting or wood finishes. The soft color adds a touch of comfort without feeling too bold. Creamy Apricot fits both modern and traditional styles. In modern rooms, it adds a bit of warmth and softness. In classic settings, it blends easily with other warm tones and brings a playful glow to the design.
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Try Still Morning (DE5280) on trim and
Limestone (DE6233) as an accent color. -
Use natural materials like linen, rattan, and
warm light wood tones to complete the space. -
Pair with light taupes or off-whites for a
classic look.
Order a 5x8 Free Color Chip to see how Creamy Apricot (DE5282) looks in your home lighting.
Order a 8oz Perfect Palette® Sampler to test Creamy Apricot (DE5282) on your home walls.
Paint colors represented are approximations and are not exact matches.
Dunn-Edwards ID:
DE5282 RL#248
Light Reflectance Value:
LRV 77
Hex color code:
FFE8BD
Munsell:
HUE=.88Y | VALUE=8.9 | CHROMA=3.3
Alkali Sensitive
Interior Use Only
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What kind of color is Creamy Apricot?
Creamy Apricot is a warm, peachy-beige shade that feels soft and uplifting. It brings a sense of joy to any room and pairs well with both light and dark tones.
Where does Creamy Apricot look best?
This color shines in bedrooms, living rooms, or cozy dining areas. Its gentle glow makes small rooms feel bigger and gives large spaces a comfortable, welcoming mood.
What colors go well with Creamy Apricot?
It blends beautifully with beige, ivory, or soft gray. For a layered palette, try Still Morning (DE5280) for trim or Limestone (DE6233) as an accent wall. You can also mix it with warm wood tones or natural textures for a relaxed, timeless style.
Can I use Creamy Apricot in a modern home?
Yes, it’s great for modern interiors. The soft tone warms up sleek surfaces like stone, glass, or metal and keeps the space from feeling too cold.
How can I see how Creamy Apricot will look in my space?
Order a free color chip or a Perfect Palette® Sampler from Dunn-Edwards. Seeing it on your wall helps you understand how the shade changes with natural and artificial light throughout the day.