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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F3C09B — Apricot
#F3C09B 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 #F3C09B
- fdf6f1
- f8dcc7
- f4c19d
- efa773
- ea8c49
- e5721f
- bf5d16
- 954811
- 6b340d
- 411f08
- 170b03
Color schemes using #F3C09B
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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#F3C09B FAQ
What color is #F3C09B?
#F3C09B is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 79% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F3C09B?
#F3C09B is rgb(243, 192, 155) in RGB, hsl(25, 79%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 36%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F3C09B?
White text on this background reaches 1.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.82:1.
What colors go well with #F3C09B?
Its direct complement is #9BCEF3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BF3EC and #9BA2F3 gives you contrast without the vibration.