Peach vs Apricot
Can you tell them apart?
#FFCBA4
#FBCEB1
Perceptual difference (ΔE): 6.3 — similar.
Peach and apricot are neighbouring soft oranges named after stone fruits, and they really are close — which is why they appear as near-synonyms in interiors, cosmetics, and clothing catalogues. Peach is slightly deeper and more orange, named after the blush on the skin of a ripe yellow peach. Apricot is paler, more powdery, and slightly pinker — the colour of the fruit's own pale flesh rather than its skin. Both are flattering skin-tone adjacent colours, but apricot reads as slightly more refined and powdery while peach is slightly more vivid and fruity.
How to tell them apart
Apricot is lighter and slightly pinker; peach is slightly more orange and saturated. If it looks like the flushed outside skin of a ripe peach, it's peach; if it looks like the pale inside of the fruit or a soft blush powder, it's apricot.
Color values
| HEX | #FFCBA4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 255, 203, 164 |
| HSL | 26°, 100%, 82% |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 36, 0 |
| HEX | #FBCEB1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 251, 206, 177 |
| HSL | 24°, 90%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 29, 2 |
FAQ
- Is apricot the same as peach?
- They're close but distinct. Apricot is paler and pinker; peach is slightly more orange and saturated.
- Is peach more orange than apricot?
- Yes. Peach has a stronger orange presence; apricot is softer and closer to pink-white.