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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F4B59A — Apricot
#F4B59A is a light saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #F4B59A
- fdf5f1
- f9d6c7
- f4b79d
- ef9873
- eb7948
- e65a1e
- c04815
- 963911
- 6b290c
- 411907
- 170903
Color schemes using #F4B59A
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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#F4B59A FAQ
What color is #F4B59A?
#F4B59A is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 80% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F4B59A?
#F4B59A is rgb(244, 181, 154) in RGB, hsl(18, 80%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4B59A?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.92:1.
What colors go well with #F4B59A?
Its direct complement is #9AD9F4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AF4E2 and #9AACF4 gives you contrast without the vibration.