Peach Cider
What Peach Cider Actually Looks Like
Peach Cider is a light, warm peachy tone that reads as a soft apricot blush on the wall. It sits in that comfortable middle ground between a creamy off-white and a true peach, so it feels warm and inviting without committing fully to a saturated color. In bright daylight it can look almost like a sunlit white with a rosy warmth. In dimmer light or on a cloudy day it settles into a more noticeable peachy hue.
Peach Cider Undertones
The color carries warm pink and orange undertones that give it its apricot character. Depending on your light source, the pink side can become more apparent, especially under incandescent or warm LED bulbs, which amplify the rosy quality. Cool north-facing light tends to pull out more of the orange undertone and can make the color feel a bit dustier.
Where Peach Cider Works Best
Peach Cider works well in rooms where you want warmth without committing to a bold statement. Bedrooms, dining rooms, and living spaces with good natural light are natural fits. It can also work in a bathroom if you want a warm, flattering glow, since peachy tones are generally kind to skin. Avoid using it in rooms that already get a heavy warm cast from late afternoon western light, as it can read quite saturated there.
Where to put Peach Cider
In a bedroom, Peach Cider creates a cozy, warm atmosphere that feels restful. Keep bedding and textiles in soft whites or warm creams to let the wall color do its work without competing.
Peachy tones have a long history in dining rooms because they are flattering to skin in candlelight or warm lamp light. Peach Cider leans light enough that it will not feel oppressive in a smaller dining space.
In a living room with good natural light, Peach Cider reads as a warm, welcoming neutral. Anchor it with furniture in warm browns or soft greens to keep the palette grounded.
Warm peachy tones are flattering under typical bathroom lighting. Peach Cider in a bathroom with warm bulbs will feel like a gentle, skin-friendly backdrop. Pair it with white fixtures for a clean contrast.
What to Pair With Peach Cider
No specific coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so work from general principles. Peach Cider pairs well with crisp white trim to keep it from feeling heavy, warm wood tones that echo its orange base, and soft sage or muted olive greens that contrast without clashing. Soft taupes and warm greiges also work well as adjacent neutrals.
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Colors that clash with Peach Cider
Cool tones fight against the warm peachy base of this color, making both the wall and the furniture look slightly off.
A bright, cool white trim can make Peach Cider look yellowed or sallow by comparison.
Rooms that get strong warm late-afternoon sun can push Peach Cider into a noticeably orange or coral territory that feels more intense than intended.
Common questions
Peach Cider has an LRV of 72.13, which puts it firmly in the light range. That means it reflects a good amount of light and will not make a small room feel closed in the way a deeper color would.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior formulations, and like most Benjamin Moore colors you can order it in a range of sheens from flat through high-gloss depending on the surface and your practical needs.
It can shift noticeably based on light. Warm incandescent or soft LED bulbs tend to emphasize the pink-rosy side. Cool daylight from a north window pulls the orange undertone forward and can make it feel dustier. Testing a large sample in your specific room at different times of day is the most reliable way to know how it will settle.
The color code is 135 and the hex value is #F8DDC0. These are provided in our color spec block on this page.