analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFCDAE — Apricot
#EFCDAE is a light saturated orange sitting at 29° 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.
#efcdae
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Tints and shades of #EFCDAE
- fcf7f2
- f5dfcb
- edc7a4
- e5af7d
- de9756
- d67f2e
- b26823
- 8b511b
- 643a14
- 3c230c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #EFCDAE
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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#EFCDAE FAQ
What color is #EFCDAE?
#EFCDAE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 67% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFCDAE?
#EFCDAE is rgb(239, 205, 174) in RGB, hsl(29, 67%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 27%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFCDAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.01:1.
What colors go well with #EFCDAE?
Its direct complement is #AED0EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEEFEE and #AEAFEF gives you contrast without the vibration.