#FFBD8B Color Meaning and Information

#FFBD8B Color Information

#FFBD8B RGB value is (255, 189, 139). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBD8B Color Meaning

Color #FFBD8B signifies warmth, playful optimism, and culinary comfort. #FFBD8B soft orange hue evokes cozy kitchens, sunlit afternoons, and the joy of simple indulgence. Psychologically, color #FFBD8B enhances appetite, encourages friendliness, and inspires creative energy in everyday tasks. Culturally, color #FFBD8B draws from Western culinary traditions, embodying nostalgia and approachable luxury. In design, #FFBD8B works as an inviting accent that balances more neutral tones while maintaining vibrancy. Spiritually, #FFBD8B hue represents nurturing energy, personal growth, and gentle encouragement. #FFBD8B supports emotional resilience and subtle motivation, fostering a cheerful and grounded mindset.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD8B 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

#FFBD8B

RGB

rgb(255, 189, 139)

HSL

hsl(26°, 100%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 26%, 45%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(26°, 45%, 100%)

XYZ

64.0978 59.5193 32.5361

Yxy

59.5193 0.4105 0.3812

Hunter Lab

77.1488 5.3984 7.3383

CIE-Lab

81.5762 17.8813 34.5244

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green189 / 255 (74%)

74%

Blue139 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Yellow45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD8B 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

#FFBD8B 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 #FFBD8B 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFBD8B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBD8B 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

#FFBD8B

protanopia

#e2e297

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD8B;

Text Color

color: #FFBD8B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD8B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD8B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD8B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD8B 0%, #e26200 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFBD8B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.