Apricot

#FBCEB1

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What Color is Apricot

Apricot (#FBCEB1) is a warm orange color associated with the summer season. Its complementary color is #04314E.

What color is opposite Apricot?

The opposite color to Apricot is Blue Whale (#04314e).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Orange
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Summer
  • Complementary Color: #04314E
  • Brightness: 216/255
  • Saturation: 29%

Color Conversions

Hex
#FBCEB1
RGB
251, 206, 177
RGB %
98%, 81%, 69%
HSL
24°, 90%, 84%
HSV
24°, 29%, 98%
CMYK
0%, 18%, 29%, 2%
LAB
86, 12, 20
XYZ
69.79, 67.83, 51.01

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #FBCEB1;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(251, 206, 177);
Background
background-color: #FBCEB1;
Border
border: 1px solid #FBCEB1;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBCEB140;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBCEB1 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Apricot

Bold Contrast

Pair with Blue Whale for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#FBCEB1#04314e

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#FBCEB1#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#fcd8c1#c9a58e

What Goes With Apricot?

Explore color palettes containing Apricot and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.

Contrast Ratio: 0.00

WCAG Score: 0

AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
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Contrast with White

UI Examples

This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.

Contrast Ratio: 0.00

WCAG Score: 0

AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
AAA Normal Text

Color Blindness Simulation

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Protanopia
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Tritanopia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Apricot?
#FBCEB1 — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Apricot?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Apricot accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Apricot in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.