Apricot
Also known as: Mango Salsa, Dreamy Sunset, Market Melon, Downy Feather
Quietly warm and inviting, Apricot is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Apricot
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.76:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Apricot background: #000000
Palettes featuring Apricot
Apricot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Apricot
Apricot triad
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.
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.
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