Apricot Red Color – #e8917d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Apricot Red color hex code is #e8917d, and it is composed of 91% red, 57% green and 49% blue.
Apricot Red is a light, muted, and warm color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 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 Red color (#e8917d) against dark backgrounds.

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Apricot Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Apricot Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e8917d |
| RGB | rgb(232,145,125) |
| HSL | hsl(11,69.9%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 38, 46, 9 |
| HSV | 11, 46, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 57, 49 |
| XYZ | 47.1, 38.9, 24.4 |
| LAB | 68.7, 30.7, 24.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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