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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFBC9F — Apricot
#EFBC9F is a light saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #EFBC9F
- fdf6f2
- f6daca
- efbea2
- e8a27a
- e28651
- db6a29
- b6561f
- 8e4318
- 663011
- 3e1d0b
- 160a04
Color schemes using #EFBC9F
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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#EFBC9F FAQ
What color is #EFBC9F?
#EFBC9F is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFBC9F?
#EFBC9F is rgb(239, 188, 159) in RGB, hsl(22, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 33%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFBC9F?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.36:1.
What colors go well with #EFBC9F?
Its direct complement is #9FD2EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FEFE4 and #9FAAEF gives you contrast without the vibration.