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#FDB79B — Apricot

#FDB79B is a light saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #FDB79B

Color schemes using #FDB79B

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#FDB79B FAQ

What color is #FDB79B?

#FDB79B is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 96% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #FDB79B?

#FDB79B is rgb(253, 183, 155) in RGB, hsl(17, 96%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 39%, 1%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #FDB79B?

White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.42:1.

What colors go well with #FDB79B?

Its direct complement is #9BE1FD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BFDE8 and #9BB0FD gives you contrast without the vibration.