#FFBB80 Hex Color
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Apricot Flower is a fresh, pastel orange with a mellow, glowing quality. This shade brings a sense of optimism and youthful energy to design projects. Designers often pick this hue for spring themes or baby products where a soft, approachable look is needed. The hex code for Apricot Flower is #ffbb80, which works well as an inviting background color for creative web layouts.
About Apricot Flower
Peeled peach in warm light through a kitchen window
What does apricot flower mean?
Apricot Flower often suggests warmth, hospitality, and easy cheer, which is why it shows up in food packaging and summer decor. Its high lightness and muted saturation keep it soft and mellow, a warm glow rather than a sharp or loud orange.
Where you see apricot flower
- apricot jam
- cantaloupe flesh
- ripe peach skin
- peach yogurt
- sunset clouds
- golden light on stucco walls
What it works for
It works well for bakery branding, nursery accents, and warm backgrounds that need orange energy without full saturation.
What colors go with apricot flower?
Teal #008080Its cool blue green sits opposite on the wheel and steadies the warmth.Aubergine #372528Deep purple adds weight and makes this pastel read even lighter.Sage Green #9caf88The gray green tones down the sweetness for a softer palette.Charcoal #36454fA dark neutral gives the pale orange a clean, graphic edge.
Questions about Apricot Flower
What is the hex code for Apricot Flower?
Apricot Flower is #ffbb80. In RGB that is rgb(255, 187, 128), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 50%, 0%.
Is this shade considered warm or cool?
This color is distinctly warm due to its strong yellow and red undertones. It radiates a glowing, sun-kissed energy that naturally draws attention, making it an ideal choice for accents that need to feel inviting and optimistic.
Is Apricot Flower readable on white or black?
Apricot Flower has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.