Color swatch image showing #FDBCAD with RGB(253,188,173) values

#FDBCAD Color Meaning and Information

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

#FDBCAD Color Information

#FDBCAD RGB value is (253, 188, 173). The hex color red value is 253, green is 188, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 32 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDBCAD Color Meaning

Color #FDBCAD reflects tenderness, openness, and emotional warmth. #FDBCAD soft pink orange blend (#FDBCAD) feels human and approachable, creating emotional connection rather than visual dominance. Psychologically, color #FDBCAD supports empathy and emotional comfort. #FDBCAD reduces defensiveness and encourages gentle communication. Culturally, #FDBCAD is often used in personal care branding, interior accents, and expressive art. Symbolically, #FDBCAD represents care, emotional honesty, and quiet affection.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDBCAD 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
#FDBCAD
RGB
rgb(253, 188, 173)
HSL
hsl(11°, 95%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 32%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 32%, 99%)
XYZ
66.0341 59.8662 47.6101
Yxy
59.8662 0.3806 0.3450
Hunter Lab
77.3733 6.5698 4.0080
CIE-Lab
81.7654 21.4370 16.7594

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDBCAD 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

#FDBCAD 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 #FDBCAD 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.

#FFFFFF
#FDBCAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDBCAD 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

#FDBCAD

protanopia

#e1e0b1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDBCAD;

Text Color

color: #FDBCAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDBCAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDBCAD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDBCAD 0%, #ef3106 100%);

#FDBCAD Color FAQs

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