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Champagne vs Apricot: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Champagne and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Champagne#F7E7CE
Apricot#FBCEB1
#F7E7CEBlended: #F9DBC0#FBCEB1
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Champagne vs Apricot: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Champagne Apricot
BrightnessVery light (L=89%) — pale, delicate, gentleVery light (L=84%) — pale, delicate, gentle
SaturationVivid (S=72%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=90%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#F7E7CE#FBCEB1
RGB247, 231, 206251, 206, 177

Can you use Champagne and Apricot together?

Apricot text on Champagne
Champagne text on Apricot
Contrast Ratio:1.19:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Champagne and Apricot Apart

  • ●Check saturation: Apricot looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 13° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

Champagne or Apricot: Which to Use and Where

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

◆Branding & logos
PickApricot

Apricot is more saturated (90% HSL vs 72%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Champagne 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 Champagne only reaches 1.22:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel
PickChampagne

Champagne 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
PickChampagne

Champagne is the more muted of the two (72% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Apricot's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Champagne vs Apricot in Design

Use Champagne 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

Champagne and Apricot Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Champagne#F7E7CE

Champagne (#F7E7CE) 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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Champagne 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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Champagne text on white
1.22:1Fail
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Champagne text on black
17.28:1AAA
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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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Champagne text on Apricot
1.19:1Fail
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Apricot text on Champagne
1.19:1Fail

Explore Champagne and Apricot individually

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

Champagne color page#F7E7CE · shades, tints, pairingsApricot color page#FBCEB1 · shades, tints, pairings

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Champagne vs Apricot FAQ

What is the difference between champagne and apricot?+
The main difference between Champagne and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.
Is champagne darker than apricot?+
No. Apricot is the darker of the two at 84% lightness, while Champagne sits higher at 89%.
Are champagne and apricot the same color?+
No. Champagne is #F7E7CE and Apricot is #FBCEB1. They differ by 13° in hue, 5% in lightness, and 18% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, champagne or apricot?+
Apricot is more saturated. In HSL, Champagne has 72% saturation and Apricot has 90% — Apricot is the more vivid of the two, while Champagne reads as more muted.
Is champagne warm or cool?+
Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 37° 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 champagne and apricot together?+
Yes. Both champagne and apricot are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use apricot as the dominant color and champagne as the accent or highlight.
What color family does champagne belong to?+
Champagne belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 72%, 89% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for champagne?+
The hex code for Champagne is #F7E7CE. In RGB, that's rgb(247, 231, 206), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 72%, 89%).
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%).