Color swatch image showing #FBCE9F with RGB(251,206,159) values
Color swatch image showing #FBCE9F with RGB(251,206,159) values

#FBCE9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBCE9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBCE9F Color Information

#FBCE9F RGB value is (251, 206, 159). The hex color red value is 251, green is 206, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 37 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBCE9F Color Meaning

Color #FBCE9F projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FBCE9F light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FBCE9F is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FBCE9F creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FBCE9F color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FBCE9F is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FBCE9F represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FBCE9F acts as a social lubricant in visual design, facilitating interaction and conveying a message of genuine care, optimism, and inclusive warmth, making complex ideas or invitations feel more approachable and safe.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBCE9F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FBCE9F
RGB
rgb(251, 206, 159)
HSL
hsl(31°, 92%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 37%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 37%, 98%)
XYZ
68.1130 67.1550 42.1732
Yxy
67.1550 0.3839 0.3785
Hunter Lab
81.9482 3.2640 7.4752
CIE-Lab
85.5822 9.5847 29.3536

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBCE9F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FBCE9F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FBCE9F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FBCE9F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FBCE9F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FBCE9F

protanopia

#e8e7aa

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBCE9F;

Text Color

color: #FBCE9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBCE9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBCE9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBCE9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBCE9F 0%, #e17909 100%);

#FBCE9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBCE9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.