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Bisque vs Apricot: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Bisque and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but they share similar brightness and Bisque is more saturated. Bisque (#FFE4C4) has an HSL of 33°, 100%, 88%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Bisque#FFE4C4
Apricot#FBCEB1
#FFE4C4Blended: #FDD9BB#FBCEB1

Bisque vs Apricot: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Bisque Apricot
BrightnessVery light (L=88%) — pale, delicate, gentleVery light (L=84%) — pale, delicate, gentle
SaturationVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=90%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#FFE4C4#FBCEB1
RGB255, 228, 196251, 206, 177

Can you use Bisque and Apricot together?

Apricot text on Bisque
Bisque text on Apricot
Contrast Ratio:1.18:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Bisque and Apricot Apart

  • ●Check saturation: Bisque looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Bisque vs Apricot in Design

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

Bisque and Apricot Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Bisque#FFE4C4

Bisque (#FFE4C4) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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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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Bisque and Apricot 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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Bisque text on white
1.22:1Fail
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Bisque text on black
17.15:1AAA
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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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Bisque text on Apricot
1.18:1Fail
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Apricot text on Bisque
1.18:1Fail

Explore Bisque and Apricot individually

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

Bisque color page#FFE4C4 · shades, tints, pairingsApricot color page#FBCEB1 · shades, tints, pairings

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Bisque vs Apricot FAQ

What is the difference between bisque and apricot?+
The main difference between Bisque and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but they share similar brightness and Bisque is more saturated. Bisque (#FFE4C4) has an HSL of 33°, 100%, 88%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.
Is bisque darker than apricot?+
No. Apricot is the darker of the two at 84% lightness, while Bisque sits higher at 88%.
Are bisque and apricot the same color?+
No. Bisque is #FFE4C4 and Apricot is #FBCEB1. They differ by 9° in hue, 4% in lightness, and 10% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, bisque or apricot?+
Bisque is more saturated. In HSL, Bisque has 100% saturation and Apricot has 90% — Bisque is the more vivid of the two, while Apricot reads as more muted.
Is bisque warm or cool?+
Bisque (#FFE4C4) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 33° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
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.
Can you use bisque and apricot together?+
Yes. Both bisque and apricot are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use apricot as the dominant color and bisque as the accent or highlight.
What color family does bisque belong to?+
Bisque belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 33°, 100%, 88% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for bisque?+
The hex code for Bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB, that's rgb(255, 228, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(33, 100%, 88%).
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%).