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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAC9A3 — Apricot
#FAC9A3 is a light saturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #FAC9A3
- fef6f0
- fcdcc4
- fac297
- f7a86b
- f58d3e
- f37312
- cb5e0b
- 9e4908
- 713506
- 452004
- 180b01
Color schemes using #FAC9A3
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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#FAC9A3 FAQ
What color is #FAC9A3?
#FAC9A3 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 90% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAC9A3?
#FAC9A3 is rgb(250, 201, 163) in RGB, hsl(26, 90%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 35%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAC9A3?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.95:1.
What colors go well with #FAC9A3?
Its direct complement is #A3D4FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3FAF4 and #A3A9FA gives you contrast without the vibration.