Peach vs apricot: almost the same colour
In the open colour-name list we use, Peach is #FFB07C and Apricot is #FFB16D. The red channels match, the greens differ by one step and the blues by fifteen. On most screens you will struggle to tell them apart; apricot is a fraction more orange because it has less blue. Treat the two names as one family and choose the exact value by eye.
| Name | HEX | HSL |
|---|---|---|
| Peach | #FFB07C | 24°, 100%, 74% |
| Apricot | #FFB16D | 28°, 100%, 71% |
| Peach puff (CSS) | #FFDAB9 | 28°, 100%, 86% |
CSS has no peach keyword. The nearest is peachpuff, which is much paler: good for a page or card background where full peach would be too strong.
Peach Fuzz and pastel trends
Pantone chose “Peach Fuzz” as its Color of the Year for 2024, a soft, slightly dusty peach. If a client asks for “that peach colour”, it may be the one they mean; it is greyer than #FFB07C. Sample it from their reference image with the colour picker rather than guessing.
What goes with peach
- Navy: the strongest contrast. Navy text on peach scores 8.96:1.
- Sage or mint: cool greens balance peach's warmth; a popular spring and wedding combination.
- Cream: a tonal, cosy look for interiors and bakery-style branding.
Questions
What is the RGB code for peach?
rgb(255, 176, 124).
How is peach different from coral?
Peach is paler and more orange; coral is stronger and pinker. The coral page lines up coral, salmon and peach together.