Color Palettes

Apricot color

A very soft, light orange, like the skin of the fruit. It's a gentle shade for bedrooms, blush and spring clothing. It sits close to peach but with a touch more orange.

Apricot · #FBCEB1

About apricot

Apricot (#FBCEB1) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 251 red, 206 green and 177 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, makeup.

Apricot shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Apricot color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Light blue
AnalogousClose to: Pink, Vanilla
TriadicClose to: Aquamarine, Mauve
Split complementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise, Pastel lilac
TetradicClose to: Light green, Light blue, Mauve

Apricot color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Apricot
Analogous palette · Apricot
Complementary palette · Apricot
Triadic palette · Apricot
With neutrals palette · Apricot
With an accent palette · Apricot

Apricot contrast with text

White textContrast 1.4:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 14.6:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --apricot: #FBCEB1;
  --apricot-rgb: 251, 206, 177;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--apricot); }
.text { color: var(--apricot); }

Colors similar to apricot

PeachNudeWheatChampagneRose quartzPearlBaby pinkAntique whiteBoneEcru

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More oranges

OrangeTangerinePumpkin orangeCarrot orangePeachCoralTerracottaBurnt orangeSalmonRustCopperNeon orangePastel orangeOrange red

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for apricot?

The hex code for apricot is #FBCEB1. In RGB it is rgb(251, 206, 177), in HSL hsl(24, 90%, 84%) and in CMYK 0, 18, 29, 2.

What is the complementary color of apricot?

Its complement on the color wheel is #B1DEFB, close to light blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on apricot?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.4:1, while with black it is 14.6:1.