Color swatch image showing #FFA6C1 with RGB(255,166,193) values

#FFA6C1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA6C1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA6C1 Color Information

#FFA6C1 RGB value is (255, 166, 193). The hex color red value is 255, green is 166, and blue is 193. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA6C1 Color Meaning

Color #FFA6C1 expresses gentle festivity, nostalgic warmth, and accessible affection. Color #FFA6C1 is a soft, slightly peachy rose inspired by the ruffled petals of the carnation flower—a bloom long associated with maternal love and ceremonial celebration. Unlike bolder pinks, #FFA6C1 carries enough white to feel light and enough warmth to avoid clinical sterility. In color psychology, #FFA6C1 mid-saturation pink reduces stress responses more effectively than stark whites in caregiving environments, which explains its use in senior living spaces and pediatric clinics. Color #FFA6C1 doesn’t demand attention; #FFA6C1 offers comfort. Functionally, color #FFA6C1 bridges generational aesthetics. #FFA6C1 appears in heritage branding, greeting cards, and floral packaging where tradition must feel tender, not tired. Digital tests show #FFA6C1 meets contrast standards against deep charcoals for readable body text, expanding its role beyond decorative accents. In fashion, #FFA6C1’s resurging as a “quiet luxury” neutral—softer than beige, warmer than grey. Consumer studies reveal that products in color #FFA6C1 are perceived as more thoughtful and handmade, especially in gifting contexts. Symbolically, color #FFA6C1 represents love that endures through ritual—Mother’s Day bouquets, graduation corsages, wedding centerpieces. #FFA6C1 is not the pink of rebellion but of remembrance. In spiritual design, #FFA6C1 aligns with the heart chakra’s nurturing mode: care expressed through consistency. Designers choose color #FFA6C1 when they want to signal warmth without whimsy. Its power lies in its quiet continuity—a chromatic embrace that never lets go.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA6C1 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
#FFA6C1
RGB
rgb(255, 166, 193)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 24%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 35%, 100%)
XYZ
64.5019 52.3827 57.1633
Yxy
52.3827 0.3706 0.3010
Hunter Lab
72.3759 9.9006 -0.0272
CIE-Lab
77.5091 36.3312 -0.1200

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue193 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA6C1 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

#FFA6C1 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 #FFA6C1 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFA6C1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA6C1 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

#FFA6C1

protanopia

#d8d8ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA6C1;

Text Color

color: #FFA6C1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA6C1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA6C140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA6C1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA6C1 0%, #f20049 100%);

#FFA6C1 Color FAQs

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