#FFC7A0 Hex Color
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Apricot Froth is a warm, pastel orange with a glowing, unsaturated finish. Because it is a high-value tone, black text remains highly readable, making it a functional choice for accessible UI backgrounds. Pair the hex code #ffc7a0 with deep charcoals or dark teals to ground its inherent softness. It works well as a fresh accent for spring themes or youthful brand identities.
About Apricot Froth
Peach ice cream melting on a warm windowsill
What does apricot froth mean?
Apricot Froth often suggests softness, ripeness, and easy comfort, the qualities people link to stone fruit and warm milk. Its high lightness and low saturation make it mellow and airy, warm without sharpness and bright without weight.
Where you see apricot froth
- apricot jam
- cantaloupe flesh
- dry sand
- seashells
- peach skin
- terracotta pots
What it works for
It works well for bakery packaging, nursery walls, spring lookbooks, and backgrounds that need warmth without loudness.
What colors go with apricot froth?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool blue-green opposite makes this orange's warmth read even warmer.Aubergine #372528Dark purple gives the pale orange depth and makes it glow.Sage Green #9caf88Two muted tones sit together calmly and feel garden fresh.Charcoal #36454fNear black frames the light orange and keeps it from fading.Cream #fffdd0Layering it with cream builds a soft, tonal, milky palette.Navy #000080A classic warm-cool pair with plenty of contrast and balance.
Questions about Apricot Froth
What is the hex code for Apricot Froth?
Apricot Froth is #ffc7a0. In RGB that is rgb(255, 199, 160), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 0%.
Is Apricot Froth readable on white or black?
Apricot Froth has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.92:1 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.