Apricot Color – #ffb16d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Apricot color hex code is #ffb16d, and it is composed of 100% red, 69% green and 43% blue.
Apricot is a light, muted, and warm color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Apricot color (#ffb16d) against dark backgrounds.

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Apricot Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Apricot, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffb16d |
| RGB | rgb(255,177,109) |
| HSL | hsl(28,100%,71.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 57, 0 |
| HSV | 28, 57, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 69, 43 |
| XYZ | 59.7, 53.8, 21.7 |
| LAB | 78.3, 21.5, 45.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Apricot Color
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Young Apricot
#ffd299

Whipped Apricot
#ffb865

Warm Apricot
#fcc0a6

Sweet Apricot
#f2bda8

Sunkissed Apricot
#fdddb7

Spiked Apricot
#e0b493

Sonora Apricot
#e0b392

Soft Apricot









