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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9CFBE — Apricot
#F9CFBE is a light saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #F9CFBE
- fef5f1
- fad5c6
- f6b59b
- f29570
- ee7545
- ea551a
- c34412
- 98350e
- 6d260a
- 421706
- 170802
Color schemes using #F9CFBE
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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#F9CFBE FAQ
What color is #F9CFBE?
#F9CFBE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 83% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9CFBE?
#F9CFBE is rgb(249, 207, 190) in RGB, hsl(17, 83%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 24%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9CFBE?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.7:1.
What colors go well with #F9CFBE?
Its direct complement is #BEE8F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEF9EC and #BECBF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.