#FEAEA5 Hex Color
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Apricot Blush is a mellow, unsaturated red that feels youthful and fresh. Because it offers high readability with black text, #feaea5 makes an excellent choice for UI backgrounds or baby-oriented branding. Use this hex code as a base color, pairing it with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast that avoids looking too sweet.
Questions about Apricot Blush
What is the hex code for Apricot Blush?
Apricot Blush is #feaea5. In RGB that is rgb(254, 174, 165), in HSL hsl(6, 98%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 35%, 0%.
What colors pair well with Apricot Blush (#feaea5)?
Apricot Blush gains a sophisticated, modern edge when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its inherent sweetness. For a warmer, organic palette, try combining this hue with muted terracotta or soft cream tones for a balanced, approachable interface design.
Is Apricot Blush readable on white or black?
Apricot Blush has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.81:1 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.