Color swatch image showing #FFC88A with RGB(255,200,138) values
Color swatch image showing #FFC88A with RGB(255,200,138) values

#FFC88A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC88A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC88A Color Information

#FFC88A RGB value is (255, 200, 138). The hex color red value is 255, green is 200, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 46 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFC88A Color Meaning

Color #FFC88A signifies warmth, playful optimism, and culinary comfort. #FFC88A soft orange hue evokes cozy kitchens, sunlit afternoons, and the joy of simple indulgence. Psychologically, color #FFC88A enhances appetite, encourages friendliness, and inspires creative energy in everyday tasks. Culturally, color #FFC88A draws from Western culinary traditions, embodying nostalgia and approachable luxury. In design, #FFC88A works as an inviting accent that balances more neutral tones while maintaining vibrancy. Spiritually, #FFC88A hue represents nurturing energy, personal growth, and gentle encouragement. #FFC88A supports emotional resilience and subtle motivation, fostering a cheerful and grounded mindset.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC88A 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
#FFC88A
RGB
rgb(255, 200, 138)
HSL
hsl(32°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 46%, 100%)
XYZ
66.4817 64.4035 32.9719
Yxy
64.4035 0.4057 0.3930
Hunter Lab
80.2518 3.9306 8.7883
CIE-Lab
84.1754 12.0475 38.4115

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC88A 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

#FFC88A 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 #FFC88A 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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#FFC88A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC88A 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

#FFC88A

protanopia

#e7e799

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC88A;

Text Color

color: #FFC88A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC88A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC88A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC88A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC88A 0%, #e27800 100%);

#FFC88A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC88A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.