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Apricot vs Greige: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Apricot and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Apricot (#FBCEB1) has an HSL of 24°, 90%, 84%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.

Apricot#FBCEB1
Greige#B2A591
#FBCEB1Blended: #D7BAA1#B2A591

Apricot vs Greige: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Apricot Greige
BrightnessVery light (L=84%) — pale, delicate, gentleLight (L=63%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationVivid (S=90%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingMuted (S=18%) — subdued, sophisticated
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#FBCEB1#B2A591
RGB251, 206, 177178, 165, 145

Can you use Apricot and Greige together?

Greige text on Apricot
Apricot text on Greige
Contrast Ratio:1.68:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Apricot and Greige Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Apricot is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Apricot looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 12° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Apricot vs Greige in Design

Use Apricot for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges
Use Greige for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges

Apricot and Greige Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Apricot#FBCEB1

Apricot (#FBCEB1) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Greige#B2A591

Greige (#B2A591) is a light, muted orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and subdued, sophisticated.

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Apricot and Greige WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Apricot text on white
1.44:1Fail
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Apricot text on black
14.57:1AAA
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Greige text on white
2.42:1Fail
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Greige text on black
8.68:1AAA
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Apricot text on Greige
1.68:1Fail
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Greige text on Apricot
1.68:1Fail

Explore Apricot and Greige individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Apricot color page#FBCEB1 · shades, tints, pairingsGreige color page#B2A591 · shades, tints, pairings

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Apricot vs Greige FAQ

What is the difference between apricot and greige?+
The main difference between Apricot and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Apricot (#FBCEB1) has an HSL of 24°, 90%, 84%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.
Is apricot darker than greige?+
No. Greige is the darker of the two at 63% lightness, while Apricot sits higher at 84%.
Are apricot and greige the same color?+
No. Apricot is #FBCEB1 and Greige is #B2A591. They differ by 12° in hue, 21% in lightness, and 72% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, apricot or greige?+
Apricot is more saturated. In HSL, Apricot has 90% saturation and Greige has 18% — Apricot is the more vivid of the two, while Greige reads as more muted.
Is apricot warm or cool?+
Apricot (#FBCEB1) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is greige warm or cool?+
Greige (#B2A591) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use apricot and greige together?+
Yes. Both apricot and greige are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use greige as the dominant color and apricot as the accent or highlight.
What color family does apricot belong to?+
Apricot belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 90%, 84% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for apricot?+
The hex code for Apricot is #FBCEB1. In RGB, that's rgb(251, 206, 177), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 90%, 84%).
What is the hex code for greige?+
The hex code for Greige is #B2A591. In RGB, that's rgb(178, 165, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 18%, 63%).