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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEBEA5 — Apricot
#EEBEA5 is a light saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #EEBEA5
- fdf6f2
- f5dacb
- eebda3
- e6a17c
- df8554
- d7692d
- b35522
- 8c421b
- 642f13
- 3d1d0c
- 150a04
Color schemes using #EEBEA5
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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#EEBEA5 FAQ
What color is #EEBEA5?
#EEBEA5 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEBEA5?
#EEBEA5 is rgb(238, 190, 165) in RGB, hsl(21, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 31%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEBEA5?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.54:1.
What colors go well with #EEBEA5?
Its direct complement is #A5D4EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5EEE3 and #A5B0EE gives you contrast without the vibration.