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#F5B48E — Apricot
#F5B48E 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.
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Tints and shades of #F5B48E
- fef6f1
- fad9c6
- f6bc9b
- f39f6f
- ef8344
- eb6619
- c45311
- 99410d
- 6e2e0a
- 431c06
- 170a02
Color schemes using #F5B48E
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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#F5B48E FAQ
What color is #F5B48E?
#F5B48E is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 84% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5B48E?
#F5B48E is rgb(245, 180, 142) in RGB, hsl(22, 84%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 42%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5B48E?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.8:1.
What colors go well with #F5B48E?
Its direct complement is #8ED0F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EF5E7 and #8E9CF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.