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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFC9AE — Apricot
#EFC9AE 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 #EFC9AE
- fcf6f2
- f5dccb
- edc2a4
- e5a87d
- de8e56
- d6742e
- b25f23
- 8b4a1b
- 643514
- 3c200c
- 150b04
Color schemes using #EFC9AE
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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#EFC9AE FAQ
What color is #EFC9AE?
#EFC9AE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 67% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFC9AE?
#EFC9AE is rgb(239, 201, 174) in RGB, hsl(25, 67%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFC9AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.64:1.
What colors go well with #EFC9AE?
Its direct complement is #AED4EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEEFEA and #AEB3EF gives you contrast without the vibration.