analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFC09F — Apricot
#EFC09F is a light saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #EFC09F
- fdf6f2
- f6dcca
- efc2a2
- e8a87a
- e28e51
- db7329
- b65e1f
- 8e4918
- 663511
- 3e200b
- 160b04
Color schemes using #EFC09F
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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#EFC09F FAQ
What color is #EFC09F?
#EFC09F is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFC09F?
#EFC09F is rgb(239, 192, 159) in RGB, hsl(25, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 33%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFC09F?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.71:1.
What colors go well with #EFC09F?
Its direct complement is #9FCEEF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FEFE8 and #9FA6EF gives you contrast without the vibration.