Nature Apricot
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Simulated with Brettel/Viénot matricesNature Apricot is a bright, vivid red with hex value #ffb4a2 and RGB coordinates rgb(255, 180, 162). In the HSL color space it reads hsl(12, 100%, 82%), and in CMYK print production it translates to cmyk(0%, 29%, 36%, 0%). It sits in the red family of the visible spectrum.
Colors in the red family are commonly associated with energy, passion, urgency, appetite. Nature Apricot inherits those signals and shifts them according to its lightness: lighter variants feel approachable and modern. Designers reach for this shade when they want to evoke energy without overwhelming the surrounding palette.
Across cultures, red frequently signals energy and passion. In modern digital design Nature Apricot is often chosen to communicate confidence and assertiveness, especially when paired with neutral supporting tones. It behaves well as a background or accent.
Choose Nature Apricot when you want the familiarity of red with a specific airy character. Its WCAG contrast on white is 1.71:1 and on black is 12.30:1, which means it works well for body text on dark backgrounds.
Nature Apricot is well-suited for backgrounds, dividers, card surfaces, and decorative accents. In branding it often appears in food, retail, and media contexts. Pair it with a complementary accent and a neutral anchor for a balanced palette.