analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2CEB1 — Apricot
#F2CEB1 is a light saturated orange sitting at 27° 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.
#f2ceb1
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F2CEB1
- fdf7f2
- f6deca
- efc5a2
- e8ab7a
- e29251
- db7929
- b6631f
- 8e4d18
- 663711
- 3e220b
- 160c04
Color schemes using #F2CEB1
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.
Nearby colors
#F2CEB1 FAQ
What color is #F2CEB1?
#F2CEB1 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 71% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2CEB1?
#F2CEB1 is rgb(242, 206, 177) in RGB, hsl(27, 71%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 27%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2CEB1?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.24:1.
What colors go well with #F2CEB1?
Its direct complement is #B1D4F2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1F2EE and #B1B4F2 gives you contrast without the vibration.