#FFCAB8 Hex Code
Color Name: Apricot
What is hex #FFCAB8 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFCAB8 is Apricot. The RGB values are (255, 202, 184) which means it is composed of
40% red, 32% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:21 Y:28 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFCAB8 has a hue of 15°, 28% 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 #FFCAB8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Apricot |
| RGB Values | (255, 202, 184) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 21%, 28%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 28%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #003547 [Prussian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 475 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B8EDFF [Diamond] |
| #FFCAB8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D6D6D6 |
| Desaturated | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D8D8D8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #FFCAB8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFCAB8 is #B8EDFF 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 #FFCAB8 color is offered by #B8EDFF. 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 #FFCAB8 are #FFEEB8 and #FFB8CA, called Blond and Cherry Blossom Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFCAB8 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 #FFCAB8 are #B8FFEE (Celeste) and #B8CAFF (Lavender 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
#FFCAB8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B8FFCA (Magic Mint) and #CAB8FF (Lavender Blue) along with #FFCAB8, 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 #FFCAB8 has #B8FFCA (Magic Mint), #B8EDFF (Diamond) and #FFB8ED (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 #FFCAB8 contains #CAFFB8 (Tea Green), #B8EDFF (Diamond) and #EEB8FF (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 #FFCAB8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFCAB8 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 FFCAB8 Color
Tints
FFD5C6- FFDACD
- FFDFD4
- FFE5DC
- FFEAE3
- FFEFEA
- FFF4F1
- FFFAF8
Tones
- E6BBAD
- D9B4A7
- CCACA2
- C0A59C
- B39E96
- A69691
- 998F8B
- 8D8786
Shades
- CCA293
- B38D81
- 99796E
- 80655C
- 66514A
- 4D3D37
- 332825
- 1A1412
#FFCAB8 Color Patterns
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#FFCAB8 Gingham Checks
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#FFCAB8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFCAB8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFCAB8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFCAB8 Leaves Pattern
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#FFCAB8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFCAB8 Trellis Pattern
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#FFCAB8 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.
