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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5DAA8 — Apricot
#F5DAA8 is a light saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #F5DAA8
- fdf9f1
- f8e7c7
- f4d59d
- efc373
- eab249
- e5a01f
- bf8416
- 956711
- 6b4a0d
- 412d08
- 171003
Color schemes using #F5DAA8
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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#F5DAA8 FAQ
What color is #F5DAA8?
#F5DAA8 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 79% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5DAA8?
#F5DAA8 is rgb(245, 218, 168) in RGB, hsl(39, 79%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 31%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5DAA8?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.48:1.
What colors go well with #F5DAA8?
Its direct complement is #A8C3F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8E9F5 and #B4A8F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.