Color swatch image showing #FFBD8D with RGB(255,189,141) values

#FFBD8D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBD8D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBD8D Color Information

#FFBD8D RGB value is (255, 189, 141). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 141. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBD8D Color Meaning

Color #FFBD8D signifies warmth, playful optimism, and culinary comfort. #FFBD8D soft orange hue evokes cozy kitchens, sunlit afternoons, and the joy of simple indulgence. Psychologically, color #FFBD8D enhances appetite, encourages friendliness, and inspires creative energy in everyday tasks. Culturally, color #FFBD8D draws from Western culinary traditions, embodying nostalgia and approachable luxury. In design, #FFBD8D works as an inviting accent that balances more neutral tones while maintaining vibrancy. Spiritually, #FFBD8D hue represents nurturing energy, personal growth, and gentle encouragement. #FFBD8D supports emotional resilience and subtle motivation, fostering a cheerful and grounded mindset.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD8D 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
#FFBD8D
RGB
rgb(255, 189, 141)
HSL
hsl(25°, 100%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 45%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 45%, 100%)
XYZ
64.2453 59.5783 33.3130
Yxy
59.5783 0.4089 0.3791
Hunter Lab
77.1870 5.4667 7.1798
CIE-Lab
81.6084 18.0785 33.5242

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue141 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD8D 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

#FFBD8D 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 #FFBD8D 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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#FFBD8D

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 #FFBD8D 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

#FFBD8D

protanopia

#e2e299

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD8D;

Text Color

color: #FFBD8D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD8D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD8D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD8D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD8D 0%, #e55f00 100%);

#FFBD8D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBD8D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.