analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCD1AD — Apricot
#FCD1AD is a light saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #FCD1AD
- fef7f0
- fdddc3
- fbc396
- faaa68
- f8903b
- f6760e
- ce6107
- a04b06
- 733604
- 462103
- 190c01
Color schemes using #FCD1AD
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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#FCD1AD FAQ
What color is #FCD1AD?
#FCD1AD is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 93% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCD1AD?
#FCD1AD is rgb(252, 209, 173) in RGB, hsl(27, 93%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCD1AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.86:1.
What colors go well with #FCD1AD?
Its direct complement is #ABD8FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABFCF8 and #ABAFFC gives you contrast without the vibration.