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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FED6AE — Apricot
#FED6AE is a light saturated orange sitting at 30° 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 #FED6AE
- fff7f0
- fee0c1
- fec893
- fdb165
- fd9a36
- fd8208
- d36b02
- a55302
- 763c01
- 482401
- 190d00
Color schemes using #FED6AE
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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#FED6AE FAQ
What color is #FED6AE?
#FED6AE is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 98% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FED6AE?
#FED6AE is rgb(254, 214, 174) in RGB, hsl(30, 98%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 31%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FED6AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.44:1.
What colors go well with #FED6AE?
Its direct complement is #AED6FE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEFEFE and #AEAEFE gives you contrast without the vibration.