analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAD2BD — Apricot
#FAD2BD is a light saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #FAD2BD
- fef5f1
- fbd8c5
- f7ba99
- f49d6e
- f17f42
- ee6217
- c64f0f
- 9b3e0c
- 6f2c08
- 431b05
- 180902
Color schemes using #FAD2BD
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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#FAD2BD FAQ
What color is #FAD2BD?
#FAD2BD is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 86% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAD2BD?
#FAD2BD is rgb(250, 210, 189) in RGB, hsl(21, 86%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 24%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAD2BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.02:1.
What colors go well with #FAD2BD?
Its direct complement is #BDE5FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDFAF1 and #BDC6FA gives you contrast without the vibration.