analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAD2AD — Apricot
#FAD2AD is a light saturated orange sitting at 29° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FAD2AD
- fef7f1
- fcdfc4
- f9c798
- f6af6c
- f4963f
- f17e13
- c9670c
- 9d5109
- 713a07
- 442304
- 180c01
Color schemes using #FAD2AD
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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#FAD2AD FAQ
What color is #FAD2AD?
#FAD2AD is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 89% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAD2AD?
#FAD2AD is rgb(250, 210, 173) in RGB, hsl(29, 89%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 31%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAD2AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.89:1.
What colors go well with #FAD2AD?
Its direct complement is #ADD5FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADFAF9 and #ADAEFA gives you contrast without the vibration.