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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FDC79B — Apricot
#FDC79B 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 #FDC79B
- fff7f0
- feddc2
- fdc394
- fca966
- fb9038
- fa760a
- d16004
- a34b03
- 753602
- 472101
- 190c01
Color schemes using #FDC79B
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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#FDC79B FAQ
What color is #FDC79B?
#FDC79B is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 96% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FDC79B?
#FDC79B is rgb(253, 199, 155) in RGB, hsl(27, 96%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 39%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FDC79B?
White text on this background reaches 1.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.82:1.
What colors go well with #FDC79B?
Its direct complement is #9BD1FD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BFDF8 and #9BA0FD gives you contrast without the vibration.