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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCC9BA — Apricot
#FCC9BA is a light saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #FCC9BA
- fef4f0
- fdd1c3
- fbae96
- f98b69
- f7683c
- f5450f
- cd3609
- a02a07
- 731e05
- 461203
- 180601
Color schemes using #FCC9BA
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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#FCC9BA FAQ
What color is #FCC9BA?
#FCC9BA is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 92% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCC9BA?
#FCC9BA is rgb(252, 201, 186) in RGB, hsl(14, 92%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCC9BA?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.2:1.
What colors go well with #FCC9BA?
Its direct complement is #BAEDFC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BAFCEB and #BACCFC gives you contrast without the vibration.