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Sienna vs Apricot: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Sienna and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Sienna (#A0522D) has an HSL of 19°, 56%, 40%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.

Sienna#A0522D
Apricot#FBCEB1
#A0522DBlended: #CE906F#FBCEB1

Sienna vs Apricot: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Sienna Apricot
BrightnessMedium (L=40%) — balanced, versatileVery light (L=84%) — pale, delicate, gentle
SaturationModerately saturated (S=56%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=90%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#A0522D#FBCEB1
RGB160, 82, 45251, 206, 177

Can you use Sienna and Apricot together?

Apricot text on Sienna
Sienna text on Apricot
Contrast Ratio:3.89:1Large Text Only

How to Tell Sienna and Apricot Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Apricot is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Apricot 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 Sienna vs Apricot in Design

Use Sienna 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

Sienna and Apricot Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Sienna#A0522D

Sienna (#A0522D) is a medium, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile 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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Sienna 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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Sienna text on white
5.62:1AA
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Sienna text on black
3.74:1AA Large
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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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Sienna text on Apricot
3.89:1AA Large
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Apricot text on Sienna
3.89:1AA Large

Explore Sienna and Apricot individually

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

Sienna color page#A0522D · shades, tints, pairingsApricot color page#FBCEB1 · shades, tints, pairings

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Sienna vs Apricot FAQ

What is the difference between sienna and apricot?+
The main difference between Sienna and Apricot is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Apricot is lighter and Apricot is more saturated. Sienna (#A0522D) has an HSL of 19°, 56%, 40%, whereas Apricot (#FBCEB1) sits at 24°, 90%, 84%.
Is sienna darker than apricot?+
Yes. Sienna is darker, with a lightness of 40% in HSL compared to Apricot at 84% — a 44-point gap.
Are sienna and apricot the same color?+
No. Sienna is #A0522D and Apricot is #FBCEB1. They differ by 5° in hue, 44% in lightness, and 34% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, sienna or apricot?+
Apricot is more saturated. In HSL, Sienna has 56% saturation and Apricot has 90% — Apricot is the more vivid of the two, while Sienna reads as more muted.
Is sienna warm or cool?+
Sienna (#A0522D) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 19° 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 sienna and apricot together?+
Yes. Both sienna and apricot are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use sienna as the dominant color and apricot as the accent or highlight.
What color family does sienna belong to?+
Sienna belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 19°, 56%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for sienna?+
The hex code for Sienna is #A0522D. In RGB, that's rgb(160, 82, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(19, 56%, 40%).
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%).