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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F3C8B4 — Apricot
#F3C8B4 is a light saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #F3C8B4
- fdf5f2
- f6d8c9
- f0baa1
- e99c79
- e37f50
- dc6128
- b74e1e
- 8f3d17
- 672c11
- 3e1b0a
- 160904
Color schemes using #F3C8B4
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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#F3C8B4 FAQ
What color is #F3C8B4?
#F3C8B4 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 72% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F3C8B4?
#F3C8B4 is rgb(243, 200, 180) in RGB, hsl(19, 72%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F3C8B4?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.73:1.
What colors go well with #F3C8B4?
Its direct complement is #B4DFF3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4F3E7 and #B4C0F3 gives you contrast without the vibration.