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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDBE97 — Apricot
#EDBE97 is a light saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #EDBE97
- fdf7f2
- f6deca
- efc5a2
- e8ac7a
- e19252
- da792b
- b56320
- 8d4d19
- 653712
- 3e220b
- 160c04
Color schemes using #EDBE97
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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#EDBE97 FAQ
What color is #EDBE97?
#EDBE97 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 70% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDBE97?
#EDBE97 is rgb(237, 190, 151) in RGB, hsl(27, 70%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 36%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDBE97?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.41:1.
What colors go well with #EDBE97?
Its direct complement is #97C6ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97EDE8 and #979BED gives you contrast without the vibration.