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#ECBE93 — Apricot

#ECBE93 is a light saturated orange sitting at 29° 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.

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Tints and shades of #ECBE93

Color schemes using #ECBE93

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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.

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#ECBE93 FAQ

What color is #ECBE93?

#ECBE93 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 70% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #ECBE93?

#ECBE93 is rgb(236, 190, 147) in RGB, hsl(29, 70%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 38%, 7%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #ECBE93?

White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.35:1.

What colors go well with #ECBE93?

Its direct complement is #93C1EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #93ECEA and #9394EC gives you contrast without the vibration.