Apricot
Also known as: Mango Salsa , Dreamy Sunset , Market Melon , Downy Feather
On screen, Apricot registers as warm and inviting: a soft orange at home in children's products and fitness brands. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.76:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Apricot color codes
- HEX
- #FFB16D
- RGB
- rgb(255, 177, 109)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 177, 109, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(28, 100%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(28, 57%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 31%, 57%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(78.9 24.3 46.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.1% 0.124 60.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sandybrown #F4A460 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 1017: Saffron yellow #F6A950 · ΔE 4.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Apricot works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Apricot
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Apricot by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Apricot background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Apricot
Apricot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Apricot
Apricot triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rajah #FBAB60 · ΔE 2.0
- Jambalaya #F7B572 · ΔE 2.8
- Goose Bill #FFBA80 · ΔE 2.9
- Sunburst #F5B57B · ΔE 3.0
- Nouveau-Riche #FFBB77 · ΔE 3.1
- Goldfish #F2AD62 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Apricot is closest to Clear Sky .
FAQ
Apricot FAQs
What color is Apricot?
Apricot is a light orange with the hex code #FFB16D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 28°, 100% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Apricot?
The hex code for Apricot is #FFB16D. In RGB it's rgb(255, 177, 109), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 31%, 57%, 0%).
What colors go well with Apricot?
Apricot pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Apricot : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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