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Apricot Lily

Behr · 230A-3

The Analysis

Apricot Lily is a high-LRV color, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light and keeps a space feeling bright and open. Because of its warm, fleshy undertones, it prevents large rooms from feeling sterile while adding a sense of expansion to smaller areas.

This shade works best as a main wall color in spaces where you want to promote social interaction, like a kitchen or breakfast nook. It is too vibrant for a quiet retreat and serves better as a statement than a subtle background.

LRV 69

History & Origin

This tone is a modern evolution of the warm, sun-washed palettes popular in mid-century design. It moves away from the dusty, muted pastels of the past in favor of a punchier, contemporary saturation.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak or white-washed wood tones to keep the look breezy, or use matte black hardware to ground the sweetness. It is an excellent choice for rooms that need a boost of warmth during grey winter months.

The Mood

Living with this color feels consistently energizing and approachable. It lacks the sharp intensity of primary orange, making it a comfortable, optimistic backdrop for daily life.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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