#D8A48F Hex Color

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Apricotta is a dusty, unsaturated orange with a distinctively mellow character. This warm, ashy tone offers a soft alternative to standard neutrals, making it ideal for background surfaces where high contrast isn’t the primary goal. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the palette effectively. The hex code for Apricotta is #d8a48f. It reads clearly enough for small text but shines best in UI accents.

Questions about Apricotta

What is the hex code for Apricotta?
Apricotta is #d8a48f. In RGB that is rgb(216, 164, 143), in HSL hsl(17, 48%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 34%, 15%.
What colors pair well with Apricotta #d8a48f?
Apricotta shines when grounded by deeper, cooler neutrals that prevent it from looking washed out. Use charcoal or deep slate gray for high-contrast text, or pair it with soft sage green to highlight its warm, organic undertones effectively.
Is Apricotta readable on white or black?
Apricotta has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.