Burly Wood vs Apricot: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Burly Wood and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Burly Wood#DEB887

Apricot#FBCEB1

#DEB887Blended: #EDC39C#FBCEB1

Burly Wood vs Apricot: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Burly Wood Apricot

BrightnessLight (L=70%) — airy, soft, approachableVery light (L=84%) — pale, delicate, gentle

SaturationModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=90%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#DEB887#FBCEB1

RGB222, 184, 135251, 206, 177

Can you use Burly Wood and Apricot together?

Apricot text on Burly Wood

Burly Wood text on Apricot

Contrast Ratio:1.29:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Burly Wood and Apricot Apart

●Look at lightness first: Apricot is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Apricot looks more vivid and saturated.
●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 10° 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 Burly Wood vs Apricot in Design

Use Burly Wood 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

Burly Wood and Apricot Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Burly Wood#DEB887

Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a light, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and balanced in intensity.

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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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Burly Wood 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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Burly Wood text on white

1.86:1Fail

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Burly Wood text on black

11.31:1AAA

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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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Burly Wood text on Apricot

1.29:1Fail

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Apricot text on Burly Wood

1.29:1Fail

Explore Burly Wood 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 Burly Wood and Apricot Comparisons

Burly Wood vs Apricot FAQ

What is the difference between burly wood and apricot?+

The main difference between Burly Wood and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Is burly wood darker than apricot?+

Yes. Burly Wood is darker, with a lightness of 70% in HSL compared to Apricot at 84% — a 14-point gap.

Are burly wood and apricot the same color?+

No. Burly Wood is #DEB887 and Apricot is #FBCEB1. They differ by 10° in hue, 14% in lightness, and 33% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, burly wood or apricot?+

Apricot is more saturated. In HSL, Burly Wood has 57% saturation and Apricot has 90% — Apricot is the more vivid of the two, while Burly Wood reads as more muted.

Is burly wood warm or cool?+

Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 34° 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 burly wood and apricot together?+

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

What color family does burly wood belong to?+

Burly Wood belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 57%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.

What is the hex code for burly wood?+

The hex code for Burly Wood is #DEB887. In RGB, that's rgb(222, 184, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 57%, 70%).

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%).