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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEC6AE — Apricot
#FEC6AE is a light saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #FEC6AE
- fff4f0
- fed4c1
- feb393
- fd9265
- fd7236
- fd5108
- d34102
- a53302
- 762401
- 481601
- 190800
Color schemes using #FEC6AE
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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#FEC6AE FAQ
What color is #FEC6AE?
#FEC6AE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 98% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEC6AE?
#FEC6AE is rgb(254, 198, 174) in RGB, hsl(18, 98%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 31%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEC6AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.9:1.
What colors go well with #FEC6AE?
Its direct complement is #AEE6FE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEFEEE and #AEBEFE gives you contrast without the vibration.