RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, nectarine often symbolizes warmth and creativity, while in Eastern traditions, it can represent prosperity and abundance. This duality highlights its appeal across various cultural contexts, embodying both joy and richness.
The term 'nectarine' first appeared in the 16th century, derived from the Latin 'nectar', the drink of the gods in ancient mythology, suggesting a divine sweetness. The fruit itself has been cultivated for over 2,000 years, with origins traced back to China.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Nectarine. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 27 Oranges →Nine steps of Nectarine by lightness — from #82502A (darkest) to #FCCAA4 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Nectarine at 206° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Nectarine.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Nectarine anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #FA9A50; color-mix(in srgb, #FA9A50 70%, white) 26°, 68%, 98% 0, 38, 68, 2 16423504 #FF9966 How Nectarine appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.