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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAD49E — Apricot
#FAD49E is a light saturated orange sitting at 35° 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 #FAD49E
- fef8f0
- fce5c4
- fad197
- f7bd6b
- f5a93e
- f39512
- cb7b0b
- 9e6008
- 714506
- 452a04
- 180f01
Color schemes using #FAD49E
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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#FAD49E FAQ
What color is #FAD49E?
#FAD49E is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAD49E?
#FAD49E is rgb(250, 212, 158) in RGB, hsl(35, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAD49E?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.98:1.
What colors go well with #FAD49E?
Its direct complement is #9EC4FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EF2FA and #A69EFA gives you contrast without the vibration.