Behr Dainty Apricot P220-4
| Code: | P220-4 |
| Name: | Dainty Apricot |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dainty Apricot?
The warm and inviting hue of Behr Dainty Apricot (P220-4) brings a soft and delicate touch to any space. This gentle shade pairs beautifully with soft blues and greens, creating a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. The subtle undertones of Behr Dainty Apricot (P220-4) can be complemented with rich browns and earthy neutrals for a cozy and inviting feel. Enhance this color's charm by incorporating accents in creamy whites and light grays to create a serene and elegant setting. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Behr Dainty Apricot (P220-4) adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to any room.
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What are Behr Dainty Apricot undertones?
Dainty Apricot has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#FDC592
RGB code:
253, 197, 146
Is Behr Dainty Apricot P220-4 cool or warm?
At 29° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
P220-4 Dainty Apricot HSL code: 29, 96%, 78%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dainty Apricot
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dainty Apricot:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
P220-4
Dainty Apricot
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dainty Apricot with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr French Porcelain and Perfect Sky.
LRV of Dainty Apricot
Dainty Apricot has an LRV of 62.92% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 62.92%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #fdc592 | |
| RGB Decimal | 253, 197, 146 | |
| RGB Percent | 99.22%, 77.25%, 57.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 42.29% Value: 99.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 96, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.13 Yellow: 42.29 Key: 0.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 207.93 I: 49.759 Q: -4.025 | |
| XYZ | X: 65.664 Y: 62.894 Z: 35.868 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.387 a:13.621 b:33.23 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.387 u:40.513 v:41.807 | |
| Decimal | 16631186 | |
| Hunter Lab | 79.306, 9.011, 28.699 |
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