Color swatch image showing #FF9971 with RGB(255,153,113) values

#FF9971 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF9971 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF9971 Color Information

#FF9971 RGB value is (255, 153, 113). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 113. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF9971 Color Meaning

Color #FF9971 embodies vibrant warmth, energetic cheer, and accessible zest. #FF9971 bright, peachy orange sits exactly between pink and orange, evoking tropical sunsets, juicy citrus, and playful, modern design. Psychologically, color #FF9971 is invigorating and friendly, stimulating enthusiasm, sociability, and a sense of optimistic, healthy fun. #FF9971 captures attention with its juicy warmth, making #FF9971 effective for signaling creativity, approachability, and youthful vitality. #FF9971 color is energetic without being aggressive, and sweet without being childish. Culturally, color #FF9971 is prevalent in contemporary lifestyle branding, summer fashion, and digital interfaces aiming for a fresh, optimistic, and gender-inclusive vibe. Symbolically, #FF9971 represents a blended, modern identity, joy that is both warm and bright, and creativity that is collaborative and open. Therefore, color #FF9971 acts as a bridge between traditionally gendered colors, offering a hue that signals innovation, friendly energy, and a forward-looking, inclusive optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF9971 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
#FF9971
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 113)
HSL
hsl(17°, 100%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 56%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 56%, 100%)
XYZ
55.6119 45.2347 21.4229
Yxy
45.2347 0.4548 0.3700
Hunter Lab
67.2567 7.8897 5.5171
CIE-Lab
73.0462 34.3761 37.2039

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue113 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF9971 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

#FF9971 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 #FF9971 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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#FF9971

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9971 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

#FF9971

protanopia

#d3d27b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9971;

Text Color

color: #FF9971;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9971;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF997140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9971;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9971 0%, #d43c00 100%);

#FF9971 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF9971 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.