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Apricot Red
Apricot Red
#FFB3BAClick to copy
Apricot Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 179, 186)Copy
HSLhsl(354, 100%, 85%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(354, 30%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 30%, 27%, 0%)Copy
Apricot Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFB3BA
Click to copy#B3FFF8
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFB3E0
Click to copy#FFD2B3
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B3FFD2
Click to copy#B3E0FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFB3BA
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FF4D5D
Click to copy#E60015
Click to copy#80000C
Click to copyApricot Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.69 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.41 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.55 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.47 : 1
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Apricot Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Apricot Red Color Introduction
Definition
Apricot Red (HEX #FFB3BA) has the RGB value rgb(255, 179, 186), the HSL value hsl(354°, 100%, 85%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 30%, 27%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Apricot Red is #B3FFF8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFB3E0 and #FFD2B3 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B3FFD2, #B3E0FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Apricot Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Apricot Red has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against white and 12.41:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Apricot Red has a lightness of 85% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; 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 light red modeled on apricot blossoms, elegant and fresh — a common color for scholars' folding fans and the binding of ancient books, conveying quiet refinement.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Apricot Red tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Apricot Red is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Apricot Red 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.
