Apricotta
Also known as: Rosettee , Shetland Pony , Fortune’s Prize , North Rim
Apricotta holds a soft position in the orange range and reads as playful and vibrant. You'll see it used for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Apricotta color codes
- HEX
- #D8A48F
- RGB
- rgb(216, 164, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(216, 164, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 48%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 34%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(71.9 17.7 18.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.2% 0.069 43.0)
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: darksalmon #E9967A · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 Apricotta 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Apricotta
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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 Apricotta 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 2.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Apricotta background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Apricotta
Apricotta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Apricotta
Apricotta triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Prosciutto #E0B4A4 · ΔE 4.6
- Wax Flower #EEB39E · ΔE 4.7
- Shrimp #E29A86 · ΔE 4.8
- Muddy Mire #C3988B · ΔE 5.2
- Parfait #C8A6A1 · ΔE 7.3
- Coca Mocha #BD9D95 · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Apricotta is closest to Juvie .
FAQ
Apricotta FAQs
What color is Apricotta?
Apricotta is a medium orange with the hex code #D8A48F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 48% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Apricotta?
The hex code for Apricotta is #D8A48F. In RGB it's rgb(216, 164, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 15%).
What colors go well with Apricotta?
Apricotta pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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