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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFCC99 — Apricot
#FFCC99 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 #FFCC99
- fff7f0
- ffe0c1
- ffc892
- ffb163
- ff9a34
- ff8205
- d56b00
- a65300
- 773c00
- 482400
- 190d00
Color schemes using #FFCC99
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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#FFCC99 FAQ
What color is #FFCC99?
#FFCC99 is a shade of apricot in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 100% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFCC99?
#FFCC99 is rgb(255, 204, 153) in RGB, hsl(30, 100%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 40%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFCC99?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.35:1.
What colors go well with #FFCC99?
Its direct complement is #99CCFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99FFFF and #9999FF gives you contrast without the vibration.