Yup research gyud, then familiarization sa color difference. For me, regarding apricot, akong basihan kay the red eyes then the color itself is unique it is like a pale orange with some yellow hue.
Here's a good example of a Pale Apricot...

Source: Zerobyte from PPF, link:
Philippine Pet Finder • View topic - Zero's Pets 1 MALE LEFT [8-27-2010] UPDATED
Notice the side quills (the most saturated colors) if puros ingon ana ang color almost all of their quills it is an Apricot just like the pic below.
Here's a good example of an Apricot...

Source:
Hedgehog Central