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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6BB9D — Apricot
#F6BB9D is a light saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #F6BB9D
- fef5f1
- fad7c6
- f6b99b
- f29b70
- ee7d45
- ea5f1a
- c34d12
- 983c0e
- 6d2b0a
- 421a06
- 170902
Color schemes using #F6BB9D
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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#F6BB9D FAQ
What color is #F6BB9D?
#F6BB9D is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 83% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6BB9D?
#F6BB9D is rgb(246, 187, 157) in RGB, hsl(20, 83%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 36%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6BB9D?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.51:1.
What colors go well with #F6BB9D?
Its direct complement is #9DD8F6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DF6E7 and #9DACF6 gives you contrast without the vibration.