Color swatch image showing #FFA06D with RGB(255,160,109) values

#FFA06D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA06D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA06D Color Information

#FFA06D RGB value is (255, 160, 109). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 57 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA06D Color Meaning

Color #FFA06D embodies vibrant warmth, energetic cheer, and accessible zest. #FFA06D bright, peachy orange sits exactly between pink and orange, evoking tropical sunsets, juicy citrus, and playful, modern design. Psychologically, color #FFA06D is invigorating and friendly, stimulating enthusiasm, sociability, and a sense of optimistic, healthy fun. #FFA06D captures attention with its juicy warmth, making #FFA06D effective for signaling creativity, approachability, and youthful vitality. #FFA06D color is energetic without being aggressive, and sweet without being childish. Culturally, color #FFA06D is prevalent in contemporary lifestyle branding, summer fashion, and digital interfaces aiming for a fresh, optimistic, and gender-inclusive vibe. Symbolically, #FFA06D represents a blended, modern identity, joy that is both warm and bright, and creativity that is collaborative and open. Therefore, color #FFA06D 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 #FFA06D 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
#FFA06D
RGB
rgb(255, 160, 109)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 57%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 57%, 100%)
XYZ
56.5711 47.5057 20.6559
Yxy
47.5057 0.4535 0.3809
Hunter Lab
68.9244 7.3168 6.3121
CIE-Lab
74.5121 30.4482 41.1365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA06D 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

#FFA06D 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 #FFA06D 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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#FFA06D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA06D 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

#FFA06D

protanopia

#d6d579

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA06D;

Text Color

color: #FFA06D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA06D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA06D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA06D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA06D 0%, #d14900 100%);

#FFA06D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA06D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.