Apricot color hex code is #FBCEB1

What is Apricot Color?

Apricot has the hex code #FBCEB1. The equivalent RGB values are (251, 206, 177), which means it is composed of 40% red, 32% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:30 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, Apricot has a hue of 24°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Apricot is a pale yellowish orange color. It can be applied to web pages using HTML and/or CSS with its hex, RGB, HSB or CMYK color values.

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Apricot Color Codes

Hex Code	#FBCEB1
RGB Values	(251, 206, 177)
CMYK Values	(0%, 18%, 30%, 2%)
HSV/HSB Values	(24°, 29%, 98%)
Closest Web Safe	#FFCC99
Inverse Color	#04314E [Prussian Blue]
Closest Pantone®	475 C
Closest RAL	1015 [Light ivory]
Complementary Color	#B1DEFB [Fresh Air]

Apricot Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#D3D3D3
Desaturated	#D6D6D6
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#D8D8D8
Weighted Average (Luma)	#D5D5D5
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#E4E4E4

Apricot Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of FBCEB1. Complementary color is B1DEFB

Complementary Palette

The complement of Apricot is Fresh Air with the hex code #B1DEFB. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FBCEB1 color is offered by #B1DEFB. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

FBCEB1 B1DEFB

Analogous color palette with (FBCEB1, FBF3B1 and FBB1B9)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Apricot (#FBCEB1) are Banana Mania (#FBF3B1) and Light Pink (#FBB1B9). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Apricot with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

FBCEB1 FBF3B1 FBB1B9

Split Complementary color palette with (FBCEB1, B1FBF3 and B1B9FB)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Apricot (#FBCEB1) are #B1FBF3 (Celeste) and #B1B9FB (Vodka). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

FBCEB1 B1FBF3 B1B9FB

Triadic color palette with (FBCEB1, B1FBCE and CEB1FB)

Triadic Palette

Apricot triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B1FBCE (Magic Mint) and #CEB1FB (Mauve) along with #FBCEB1 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

FBCEB1 B1FBCE CEB1FB

Tetradic color palette with (FBCEB1, B1FBCE, B1DEFB and FBB1DE)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Apricot has four colors - #B1FBCE (Magic Mint), #B1DEFB (Fresh Air) and #FBB1DE (Light Hot Pink) in addition to the base color (#FBCEB1). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

FBCEB1 B1FBCE B1DEFB FBB1DE

Square color palette with (FBCEB1, B9FBB1, B1DEFB and F3B1FB)

Square Palette

Apricot square color palette has #B9FBB1 (Menthol), #B1DEFB (Fresh Air) and #F3B1FB (Rich Brilliant Lavender). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

FBCEB1 B9FBB1 B1DEFB F3B1FB

Apricot Color Rainbow Palette

Our Apricot rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

FBCFB1 E8FBB1 B1FBB9 B1FBF9 B1BEFB E4B1FB FBB1D3