#FFC6B3 Hex Code
Color Name: Apricot
What is hex #FFC6B3 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFC6B3 is Apricot. The RGB values are (255, 198, 179) which means it is composed of
40% red, 31% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:30 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFC6B3 has a hue of 15°, 30% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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.
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Hex #FFC6B3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Apricot |
| RGB Values | (255, 198, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 30%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 30%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #00394C [Prussian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 475 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B3ECFF [Diamond] |
| #FFC6B3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D3D3D3 |
| Desaturated | #D9D9D9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D5D5D5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #FFC6B3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFC6B3 is #B3ECFF which is called Diamond. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFC6B3 color is offered by #B3ECFF. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #FFC6B3 are #FFECB3 and #FFB3C6, called Peach and Cherry Blossom Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFC6B3 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #FFC6B3 are #B3FFEC (Pale Blue) and #B3C6FF (Pale Cornflower Blue). 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.
Triadic Palette
#FFC6B3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3FFC6 (Magic Mint) and #C6B3FF (Vodka) along with #FFC6B3, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #FFC6B3 has #B3FFC6 (Magic Mint), #B3ECFF (Diamond) and #FFB3EC (Light Hot Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #FFC6B3 contains #C6FFB3 (Menthol), #B3ECFF (Diamond) and #ECB3FF (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.
Hex #FFC6B3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFC6B3 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of FFC6B3 Color
Tints
FFD1C2- FFD7CA
- FFDDD1
- FFE3D9
- FFE8E1
- FFEEE8
- FFF4F0
- FFF9F7
Tones
- E6B8A9
- D9B1A4
- CCAA9F
- C0A39A
- B39C94
- A6958F
- 998E8A
- 8D8785
Shades
- CC9E8F
- B38B7D
- 99776B
- 80635A
- 664F48
- 4D3B36
- 332824
- 1A1412
#FFC6B3 Color Patterns
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#FFC6B3 Gingham Checks
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#FFC6B3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Leaves Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Trellis Pattern
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#FFC6B3 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
