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Apricot
Apricot
#FBCEB1Click to copy
Apricot Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(251, 206, 177)Copy
HSLhsl(24, 90%, 84%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(24, 29%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 2%)Copy
Apricot Color Schemes
Complementary
#FBCEB1
Click to copy#B1DEFB
Click to copyAnalogous
#FBB1B9
Click to copy#FBF3B1
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B1FBF3
Click to copy#B1B9FB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FBCEB1
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#F69150
Click to copy#D55A0B
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Click to copyApricot WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.44 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.57 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.32 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.76 : 1
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Apricot Shade Variants
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Apricot Color Introduction
Definition
Apricot (HEX #FBCEB1) has the RGB value rgb(251, 206, 177), the HSL value hsl(24°, 90%, 84%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Apricot is #B1DEFB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FBB1B9 and #FBF3B1 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B1FBF3, #B1B9FB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Apricot uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Apricot has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 against white and 14.57:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Apricot has a lightness of 84% and a saturation of 90%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A soft fruity fragrance.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Apricot tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Apricot is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Apricot Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.