Color swatch image showing #FDBCAE with RGB(253,188,174) values

#FDBCAE Color Meaning and Information

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

#FDBCAE Color Information

#FDBCAE RGB value is (253, 188, 174). The hex color red value is 253, green is 188, and blue is 174. 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, 31 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDBCAE Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #FDBCAE 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
#FDBCAE
RGB
rgb(253, 188, 174)
HSL
hsl(11°, 95%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 31%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 31%, 99%)
XYZ
66.1312 59.9051 48.1217
Yxy
59.9051 0.3797 0.3440
Hunter Lab
77.3984 6.6152 3.9022
CIE-Lab
81.7866 21.5629 16.2541

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDBCAE 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

#FDBCAE 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 #FDBCAE 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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#FDBCAE

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 #FDBCAE 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

#FDBCAE

protanopia

#e1e0b1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDBCAE;

Text Color

color: #FDBCAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDBCAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDBCAE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#FDBCAE Color FAQs

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