analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBB48E — Apricot
#FBB48E 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.
#fbb48e
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FBB48E
- fef5f0
- fdd7c3
- fbb996
- fa9b68
- f87d3b
- f65f0e
- ce4d07
- a03c06
- 732b04
- 461a03
- 190901
Color schemes using #FBB48E
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.
Nearby colors
#FBB48E FAQ
What color is #FBB48E?
#FBB48E is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 93% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBB48E?
#FBB48E is rgb(251, 180, 142) in RGB, hsl(21, 93%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 43%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBB48E?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.02:1.
What colors go well with #FBB48E?
Its direct complement is #8ED5FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EFBEB and #8E9EFB gives you contrast without the vibration.