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#FF997E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF997E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF997E Color Information

#FF997E RGB value is (255, 153, 126). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 51 percent, 0percent.

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#FF997E Color Meaning

Color #FF997E conveys approachable warmth, gentle cheer, and soft vitality. Its pale orange-pink hue evokes ripe fruits and sunlit charm. Psychologically, color #FF997E promotes optimism, positive energy, and creative engagement. In design, color #FF997E works beautifully in pastel, natural, or friendly palettes, adding warmth and approachability. Symbolically, #FF997E represents vitality, friendliness, and emotional warmth. Spiritually, color #FF997E fosters mindful joy, inner balance, and uplifting awareness. Across cultures, #FF997E resonates with approachable aesthetics, seasonal imagery, and cheerful accents.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF997E 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
#FF997E
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 126)
HSL
hsl(13°, 100%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 51%, 100%)
XYZ
56.3971 45.5488 25.5580
Yxy
45.5488 0.4423 0.3572
Hunter Lab
67.4899 8.2224 4.7817
CIE-Lab
73.2518 35.4489 30.5098

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue126 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF997E 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

#FF997E 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 #FF997E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF997E 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

#FF997E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF997E;

Text Color

color: #FF997E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF997E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF997E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF997E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF997E 0%, #dc3000 100%);

#FF997E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF997E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.