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#FFBD99 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBD99 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBD99 Color Information

#FFBD99 RGB value is (255, 189, 153). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 40 percent, 0percent.

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#FFBD99 Color Meaning

Color #FFBD99 projects vibrant approachability, playful energy, and fruity zest. #FFBD99 bright, saturated cross between peach and orange is cheerful and direct, reminiscent of sherbet, tropical sunsets, and children's toys. Psychologically, color #FFBD99 is energizing and extroverted, encouraging communication, fun, and a bold, friendly confidence. #FFBD99 captures attention with its juicy vibrancy, making #FFBD99 effective for highlighting important elements or conveying a brand personality that is lively, affordable, and fun-loving. #FFBD99 color is unapologetically happy. Culturally, color #FFBD99 is prevalent in fast-casual restaurant branding, summer fashion, and product packaging aimed at families, symbolizing good value, cheerful service, and uncomplicated enjoyment. Symbolically, #FFBD99 represents social energy, creative play, and an invitation to participate in shared, joyful experiences. Therefore, color #FFBD99 acts as a visual magnet for community and casual engagement, cutting through noise with its warm, welcoming intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD99 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
#FFBD99
RGB
rgb(255, 189, 153)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 40%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 40%, 100%)
XYZ
65.1874 59.9551 38.2737
Yxy
59.9551 0.3989 0.3669
Hunter Lab
77.4307 5.9044 6.1639
CIE-Lab
81.8138 19.3277 27.4957

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD99 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

#FFBD99 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 #FFBD99 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+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBD99 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

#FFBD99

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD99;

Text Color

color: #FFBD99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD99 0%, #ea5200 100%);

#FFBD99 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBD99 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.