Color swatch image showing #FFA06F with RGB(255,160,111) values

#FFA06F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA06F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA06F Color Information

#FFA06F RGB value is (255, 160, 111). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA06F Color Meaning

Color #FFA06F conveys approachable warmth, gentle cheer, and soft vitality. Its pale orange-pink hue evokes ripe fruits and sunlit charm. Psychologically, color #FFA06F promotes optimism, positive energy, and creative engagement. In design, color #FFA06F works beautifully in pastel, natural, or friendly palettes, adding warmth and approachability. Symbolically, #FFA06F represents vitality, friendliness, and emotional warmth. Spiritually, color #FFA06F fosters mindful joy, inner balance, and uplifting awareness. Across cultures, #FFA06F resonates with approachable aesthetics, seasonal imagery, and cheerful accents.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA06F 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
#FFA06F
RGB
rgb(255, 160, 111)
HSL
hsl(20°, 100%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 56%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 56%, 100%)
XYZ
56.6800 47.5493 21.2295
Yxy
47.5493 0.4518 0.3790
Hunter Lab
68.9560 7.3634 6.2080
CIE-Lab
74.5398 30.5988 40.1301

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA06F 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

#FFA06F 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 #FFA06F 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 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 #FFA06F 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

#FFA06F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA06F;

Text Color

color: #FFA06F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA06F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA06F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA06F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA06F 0%, #d44700 100%);

#FFA06F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA06F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.