Color swatch image showing #FDBCB9 with RGB(253,188,185) values

#FDBCB9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDBCB9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDBCB9 Color Information

#FDBCB9 RGB value is (253, 188, 185). The hex color red value is 253, green is 188, and blue is 185. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 86 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 27 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDBCB9 Color Meaning

Color #FDBCB9 reflects tenderness, openness, and emotional warmth. #FDBCB9 soft pink orange blend (#FDBCB9) feels human and approachable, creating emotional connection rather than visual dominance. Psychologically, color #FDBCB9 supports empathy and emotional comfort. #FDBCB9 reduces defensiveness and encourages gentle communication. Culturally, #FDBCB9 is often used in personal care branding, interior accents, and expressive art. Symbolically, #FDBCB9 represents care, emotional honesty, and quiet affection.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDBCB9 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
#FDBCB9
RGB
rgb(253, 188, 185)
HSL
hsl(3°, 94%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 27%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 27%, 99%)
XYZ
67.2482 60.3519 54.0037
Yxy
60.3519 0.3703 0.3323
Hunter Lab
77.6865 7.1399 2.6812
CIE-Lab
82.0291 22.9982 10.7022

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue185 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDBCB9 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

#FDBCB9 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 #FDBCB9 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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#FDBCB9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDBCB9 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

#FDBCB9

protanopia

#e1e0ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDBCB9;

Text Color

color: #FDBCB9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDBCB9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDBCB940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDBCB9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDBCB9 0%, #f31308 100%);

#FDBCB9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDBCB9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.