Color swatch image showing #FFAEC9 with RGB(255,174,201) values
Color swatch image showing #FFAEC9 with RGB(255,174,201) values

#FFAEC9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFAEC9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFAEC9 Color Information

#FFAEC9 RGB value is (255, 174, 201). The hex color red value is 255, green is 174, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 340°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFAEC9 Color Meaning

Color #FFAEC9 expresses gentle festivity, nostalgic warmth, and accessible affection. Color #FFAEC9 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, #FFAEC9 carries enough white to feel light and enough warmth to avoid clinical sterility. In color psychology, #FFAEC9 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 #FFAEC9 doesn’t demand attention; #FFAEC9 offers comfort. Functionally, color #FFAEC9 bridges generational aesthetics. #FFAEC9 appears in heritage branding, greeting cards, and floral packaging where tradition must feel tender, not tired. Digital tests show #FFAEC9 meets contrast standards against deep charcoals for readable body text, expanding its role beyond decorative accents. In fashion, #FFAEC9’s resurging as a “quiet luxury” neutral—softer than beige, warmer than grey. Consumer studies reveal that products in color #FFAEC9 are perceived as more thoughtful and handmade, especially in gifting contexts. Symbolically, color #FFAEC9 represents love that endures through ritual—Mother’s Day bouquets, graduation corsages, wedding centerpieces. #FFAEC9 is not the pink of rebellion but of remembrance. In spiritual design, #FFAEC9 aligns with the heart chakra’s nurturing mode: care expressed through consistency. Designers choose color #FFAEC9 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 #FFAEC9 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
#FFAEC9
RGB
rgb(255, 174, 201)
HSL
hsl(340°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 21%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(340°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
66.9187 55.7491 62.4920
Yxy
55.7491 0.3614 0.3011
Hunter Lab
74.6653 9.6704 -0.3941
CIE-Lab
79.4708 33.2961 -1.6029

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFAEC9 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

#FFAEC9 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 #FFAEC9 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+)

1.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFAEC9 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

#FFAEC9

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFAEC9;

Text Color

color: #FFAEC9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFAEC9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFAEC940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFAEC9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFAEC9 0%, #f50052 100%);

#FFAEC9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFAEC9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.