Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4

Color code:M240-4
Color name:Sheer Apricot
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Sheer Apricot?

The color Sheer Apricot (M240-4) by Behr adds a warm and inviting touch to any room. This soft and subtle hue can be beautifully complemented with shades of cream and olive green. Pairing Sheer Apricot with these colors creates a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and unwinding. With its gentle warmth, this color choice brings a cozy and serene ambiance to living spaces. Transform your room with Sheer Apricot and create a space that exudes tranquility and sophistication.

What are Behr Sheer Apricot undertones?

Red is Behr Sheer Apricot undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F3C99D

RGB code:

243, 201, 157

Is Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 31° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M240-4 Sheer Apricot HSL code: 31, 78%, 78%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sheer Apricot:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Sheer Apricot M240-4 vs Lunch Box M260-4

Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4 vs Behr Lunch Box M260-4Open Sheer Apricot M240-4
LRV: 63.33%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 62.91%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Sheer Apricot M240-4 vs Honey Blush SW 6660

Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4 vs Sherwin Williams Honey Blush SW 6660Open Sheer Apricot M240-4
LRV: 63.33%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 66.58%
Light color
Temperature: warm