Blanched Almond vs Apricot: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Blanched Almond and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Blanched Almond is lighter and Blanched Almond is more saturated. Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) has an HSL of 36°, 100%, 90%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Blanched Almond#FFEBCD

Apricot#FBCEB1

#FFEBCDBlended: #FDDDBF#FBCEB1

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Blanched Almond vs Apricot: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Blanched Almond Apricot

BrightnessVery light (L=90%) — 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#FFEBCD#FBCEB1

RGB255, 235, 205251, 206, 177

Can you use Blanched Almond and Apricot together?

Apricot text on Blanched Almond

Blanched Almond text on Apricot

Contrast Ratio:1.24:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Blanched Almond and Apricot Apart

●Check saturation: Blanched Almond 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.

Blanched Almond or Apricot: Which to Use and Where

Four real design scenarios, with the recommended pick based on hue, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

◆Branding & logos

PickBlanched Almond

Blanched Almond is more saturated (100% HSL vs 90%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Apricot can feel washed out when printed small.

▢Web UI & body text backgrounds

PickApricot

Apricot hits a 1.44:1 WCAG contrast against white — safer for text-heavy interfaces — where Blanched Almond only reaches 1.17:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel

PickBlanched Almond

Blanched Almond is a warm tone that flatters spring/summer collections and warmer skin undertones, while Apricot leans warmer and is better suited to autumn/winter layering.

▣Interior design & walls

PickApricot

Apricot is the more muted of the two (90% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Blanched Almond's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Blanched Almond vs Apricot in Design

Use Blanched Almond 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

Blanched Almond and Apricot Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Blanched Almond#FFEBCD

Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) 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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Blanched Almond 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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Blanched Almond text on white

1.17:1Fail

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Blanched Almond text on black

18.02:1AAA

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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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Blanched Almond text on Apricot

1.24:1Fail

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Apricot text on Blanched Almond

1.24:1Fail

Explore Blanched Almond and Apricot individually

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

Apricot color page#FBCEB1 · shades, tints, pairings

More Blanched Almond and Apricot Comparisons

Blanched Almond vs Apricot FAQ

What is the difference between blanched almond and apricot?+

The main difference between Blanched Almond and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Blanched Almond is lighter and Blanched Almond is more saturated. Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) has an HSL of 36°, 100%, 90%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Is blanched almond darker than apricot?+

No. Apricot is the darker of the two at 84% lightness, while Blanched Almond sits higher at 90%.

Are blanched almond and apricot the same color?+

No. Blanched Almond is #FFEBCD and Apricot is #FBCEB1. They differ by 12° in hue, 6% in lightness, and 10% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, blanched almond or apricot?+

Blanched Almond is more saturated. In HSL, Blanched Almond has 100% saturation and Apricot has 90% — Blanched Almond is the more vivid of the two, while Apricot reads as more muted.

Is blanched almond warm or cool?+

Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 36° 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 blanched almond and apricot together?+

Yes. Both blanched almond and apricot are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use apricot as the dominant color and blanched almond as the accent or highlight.

What color family does blanched almond belong to?+

Blanched Almond belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 36°, 100%, 90% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.

What is the hex code for blanched almond?+

The hex code for Blanched Almond is #FFEBCD. In RGB, that's rgb(255, 235, 205), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 100%, 90%).

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%).