analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FDC0AA — Apricot
#FDC0AA is a light saturated orange sitting at 16° 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.
#fdc0aa
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FDC0AA
- fff4f0
- fdd2c2
- fcb095
- fb8e67
- fa6d39
- f94b0b
- d03b05
- a22e04
- 742103
- 471402
- 190701
Color schemes using #FDC0AA
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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#FDC0AA FAQ
What color is #FDC0AA?
#FDC0AA is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 95% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FDC0AA?
#FDC0AA is rgb(253, 192, 170) in RGB, hsl(16, 95%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 33%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FDC0AA?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.3:1.
What colors go well with #FDC0AA?
Its direct complement is #AAE7FD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAFDEA and #AABEFD gives you contrast without the vibration.