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Apricot Yellow
Apricot Yellow
#FFB347Click to copy
Apricot Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 179, 71)Copy
HSLhsl(35, 100%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(35, 72%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 30%, 72%, 0%)Copy
Apricot Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFB347
Click to copy#4793FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF5747
Click to copy#EFFF47
Click to copySplit Complementary
#47EFFF
Click to copy#5747FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFB347
Click to copy#F9DCB3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E08300
Click to copy#7A4800
Click to copy#140C00
Click to copyApricot Yellow 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
1.78 : 1
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Black background #000000
11.79 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.63 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.09 : 1
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Apricot Yellow Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Apricot Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Apricot Yellow (HEX #FFB347) has the RGB value rgb(255, 179, 71), the HSL value hsl(35°, 100%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 30%, 72%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Apricot Yellow is #4793FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF5747 and #EFFF47 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#47EFFF, #5747FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Apricot Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Apricot Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against white and 11.79:1 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 Yellow has a lightness of 64% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; 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: The pale yellow-orange of ripe apricots, mellow and bright.
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 Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow 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.
