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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9D4AE — Apricot
#F9D4AE is a light saturated orange sitting at 30° 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 #F9D4AE
- fef7f1
- fbe0c5
- f7c899
- f4b16e
- f19a42
- ee8217
- c66b0f
- 9b530c
- 6f3c08
- 432405
- 180d02
Color schemes using #F9D4AE
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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#F9D4AE FAQ
What color is #F9D4AE?
#F9D4AE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 86% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9D4AE?
#F9D4AE is rgb(249, 212, 174) in RGB, hsl(30, 86%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9D4AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.06:1.
What colors go well with #F9D4AE?
Its direct complement is #AED4F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEF9F9 and #AEAEF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.