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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FADA9E — Apricot
#FADA9E is a light saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #FADA9E
- fef9f0
- fce8c4
- fad797
- f7c66b
- f5b53e
- f3a412
- cb870b
- 9e6a08
- 714c06
- 452e04
- 181001
Color schemes using #FADA9E
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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#FADA9E FAQ
What color is #FADA9E?
#FADA9E is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FADA9E?
#FADA9E is rgb(250, 218, 158) in RGB, hsl(39, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FADA9E?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.59:1.
What colors go well with #FADA9E?
Its direct complement is #9EBEFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EECFA and #AC9EFA gives you contrast without the vibration.