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Apricot Cream

With a focus on bright and airy tones, Apricot Cream (PPG1059-1) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#eeded8

LRV

75.00

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Light Reflectance Value
75.00
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Apricot Cream's Color Strip

Apricot Cream is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1059 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Apricot Cream in Real Rooms

Apricot Cream has a high LRV of 75 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Apricot Cream holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Apricot Cream — modern luxury bathroom

Apricot Cream — modern luxury bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Apricot Cream rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

A art deco bedroom painted in Apricot Cream

A art deco bedroom painted in Apricot Cream

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1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Apricot Cream for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

cottagecore front door featuring Apricot Cream by PPG

cottagecore front door featuring Apricot Cream by PPG

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1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Apricot Cream with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Apricot Cream paint in a rustic modern dining room

Apricot Cream paint in a rustic modern dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

Apricot Cream is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.

Apricot Cream paint in a cottagecore mudroom

Apricot Cream paint in a cottagecore mudroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

For those who spend their day on camera, Apricot Cream is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.

PPG Apricot Cream in a unique home office

PPG Apricot Cream in a unique home office

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

The way Apricot Cream interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Apricot Cream color — rustic modern house inspiration

Apricot Cream color — rustic modern house inspiration

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1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Apricot Cream takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

A cozy living room painted in Apricot Cream

A cozy living room painted in Apricot Cream

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Apricot Cream on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.

boho patio featuring Apricot Cream by PPG

boho patio featuring Apricot Cream by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Apricot Cream adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Apricot Cream — earthy kitchen

Apricot Cream — earthy kitchen

@simplywalldecor

Coordinating Colors

Apricot Cream
Apricot Cream
Happy Trails
Apricot Cream vs Happy Trails
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Apricot Cream
PPG1059-1 · LRV 75
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Happy Trails
PPG1084-4 · LRV 47

At LRV 75 vs 47, Apricot Cream is decisively the brighter choice.

Apricot Cream
Apricot Cream
Ostrich Feather
Apricot Cream vs Ostrich Feather
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Apricot Cream
PPG1059-1 · LRV 75
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Ostrich Feather
PPG14-32 · LRV 57

At LRV 75 vs 57, Apricot Cream is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Apricot Cream
Apricot Cream
Lotus Petal
Apricot Cream vs Lotus Petal
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Apricot Cream
PPG1059-1 · LRV 75
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Lotus Petal
PPG1073-1 · LRV 81

A 6-point LRV gap (81 vs 75) makes Lotus Petal the marginally brighter of the two.

Apricot Cream
Apricot Cream
Delicate White
Delicate White
Apricot Cream vs Delicate White
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Apricot Cream
PPG1059-1 · LRV 75
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Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 75), opening up a space where Apricot Cream encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#eeded8
RGB238, 222, 216
HSL16° 39% 89%
CIE LabL: 89.6 a: 4.5 b: 4.9
XYZX: 73.78 Y: 75.38 Z: 75.62
StripPPG1059 pos. 1