analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECBA9C — Apricot
#ECBA9C is a light saturated orange sitting at 23° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ecba9c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECBA9C
- fdf6f2
- f5dbcb
- eec0a3
- e6a57c
- df8954
- d76e2d
- b35a22
- 8c461b
- 643213
- 3d1e0c
- 150b04
Color schemes using #ECBA9C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#ECBA9C FAQ
What color is #ECBA9C?
#ECBA9C is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 68% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECBA9C?
#ECBA9C is rgb(236, 186, 156) in RGB, hsl(23, 68%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 34%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECBA9C?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.07:1.
What colors go well with #ECBA9C?
Its direct complement is #9CCEEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CECE3 and #9CA6EC gives you contrast without the vibration.