Light Apricot

HEX: #FDD5B1 | Modern Palette

On White
1.37:1
FAIL
On Black
15.33:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FDD5B1
RGB
253, 213, 177
HSL
28°, 95% ,84%
CMYK
0, 16, 30, 1

About Light Apricot

Light Apricot (#FDD5B1) is a color with RGB(253, 213, 177) and HSL(28.4°, 95%, 84.3%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #B1D9FD, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B1FDD5 and #D5B1FD. The name comes from Light Apricot (English).

  • HEX: #FDD5B1
  • RGB: 253, 213, 177
  • HSL: 28.4°, 95%, 84.3%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #B1D9FD
  • Triadic colors: #B1FDD5, #D5B1FD
  • The name comes from Light Apricot (English).

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Color Palettes

Light Apricot #FDD5B1 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Light Apricot #FDD5B1 pairs with #B1D9FD as its complementary color, and #B1FDD5 and #D5B1FD in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Light Apricot #FDD5B1 moves from dark #190C01 tones through the base color to lighter #FEF2E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E2E2B0
Protanopia #DADAB1
Tritanopia #FFD1D1
Achromatopsia #DCDCDC

Frequently Asked Questions

Light Apricot (#FDD5B1) is a color with RGB(253, 213, 177) and HSL(28.4°, 95%, 84.3%).

#FDD5B1 pairs strongly with #B1D9FD as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FDD5B1 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FDD5B1 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Light Apricot is linked to Light Apricot from English, meaning A pale, yellowish-orange color, reminiscent of the fruit apricot, but lighter in shade..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Light Apricot
Meaning A pale, yellowish-orange color, reminiscent of the fruit apricot, but lighter in shade.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'apricot' itself derives its name directly from the fruit, which has been cultivated for thousands of years. The word 'apricot' entered English in the 16th century, ultimately from Latin 'praecocia' (early-ripening fruit). As a color descriptor, 'apricot' became popular to describe a soft, warm orange-pink hue. The addition of 'light' serves to specify a less saturated or paler version of this established color, often seen in fashion, interior design, and cosmetics.

First Recorded Use

While 'apricot' as a color has been used for much longer, the specific modifier 'light' to denote a paler version became more common with the advent of standardized color systems (like web colors, paint swatches, and textile dyes) in the late 20th century to differentiate shades precisely.

Cultural Associations

Light apricot is often associated with warmth, softness, and natural beauty. It can evoke feelings of comfort, gentleness, and a subtle elegance. In fashion, it's considered a flattering, versatile pastel. In home decor, it can create inviting and serene spaces. It's less vibrant than a true orange, making it more subdued and sophisticated.

Similar Named Colors
Peach Puff #FFDAB9 ΔE 1.45
Very Pale Orange #FFDFBF ΔE 3.05
Deep Peach #FFCBA4 ΔE 3.60
Apricot #FBCEB1 ΔE 3.66

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FDD5B1;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FDD5B1;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FDD5B1;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FDD5B1,
        #B1D9FD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FDD5B1,
        #B1D9FD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$light-apricot: #FDD5B1;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$light-apricot-r: 253;
$light-apricot-g: 213;
$light-apricot-b: 177;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $light-apricot;
    color: rgba($light-apricot-r, $light-apricot-g, $light-apricot-b, 0.8);
}