analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2C5AB — Apricot
#F2C5AB 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.
#f2c5ab
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Tints and shades of #F2C5AB
- fdf6f2
- f7dac9
- f0bea1
- eaa278
- e4864f
- dd6a27
- b8561d
- 904316
- 673010
- 3f1d0a
- 160a03
Color schemes using #F2C5AB
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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#F2C5AB FAQ
What color is #F2C5AB?
#F2C5AB is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 73% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2C5AB?
#F2C5AB is rgb(242, 197, 171) in RGB, hsl(22, 73%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2C5AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.35:1.
What colors go well with #F2C5AB?
Its direct complement is #ABD8F2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABF2E8 and #ABB5F2 gives you contrast without the vibration.