Color swatch image showing #FFBD7C with RGB(255,189,124) values
Color swatch image showing #FFBD7C with RGB(255,189,124) values

#FFBD7C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBD7C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBD7C Color Information

#FFBD7C RGB value is (255, 189, 124). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBD7C Color Meaning

Color #FFBD7C represents warmth softened by restraint. #FFBD7C gentle orange beige tone (#FFBD7C) feels inviting without being loud, creating a sense of comfort and approachability rooted in natural warmth. Psychologically, color #FFBD7C supports emotional ease and social openness. #FFBD7C reduces tension while encouraging friendly interaction. Culturally, #FFBD7C color appears in hospitality design, lifestyle branding, and food presentation where warmth matters. Symbolically, #FFBD7C reflects nourishment, emotional safety, and steady optimism without excess stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD7C 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
#FFBD7C
RGB
rgb(255, 189, 124)
HSL
hsl(30°, 100%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 51%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 51%, 100%)
XYZ
63.0757 59.1104 27.1538
Yxy
59.1104 0.4224 0.3958
Hunter Lab
76.8833 4.9271 8.4319
CIE-Lab
81.3523 16.5034 41.9600

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD7C 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

#FFBD7C 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 #FFBD7C 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
#FFBD7C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBD7C 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

#FFBD7C

protanopia

#e2e28c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD7C;

Text Color

color: #FFBD7C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD7C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD7C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD7C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD7C 0%, #d96d00 100%);

#FFBD7C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBD7C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.