Apricot Orange Color – #c86b3c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Apricot Orange color hex code is #c86b3c, and it is composed of 78% red, 42% green and 24% blue.
Apricot Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 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 Orange color (#c86b3c) against dark backgrounds.

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Apricot Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Apricot Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c86b3c |
| RGB | rgb(200,107,60) |
| HSL | hsl(20,56%,51%) |
| CMYK | 0, 47, 70, 22 |
| HSV | 20, 70, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 42, 24 |
| XYZ | 29.9, 23.1, 7.2 |
| LAB | 55.2, 33.3, 41.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
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