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#FFC8AD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC8AD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC8AD Color Information

#FFC8AD RGB value is (255, 200, 173). The hex color red value is 255, green is 200, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 32 percent, 0percent.

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#FFC8AD Color Meaning

color #FFC8AD radiates gentle nourishment, sun-ripened softness, and approachable warmth. #FFC8AD pale orange-pink mimics the flesh of the fruit itself—sweet but not sugary, vibrant but never loud. Psychologically, Color #FFC8AD lowers social barriers in digital and physical spaces by evoking comfort without infantilizing. #FFC8AD appears in inclusive healthcare interfaces, senior wellness apps, and packaging for clean beauty where care is communicated through tone, not text. Culturally, #FFC8AD carries Mediterranean and Middle Eastern associations with hospitality and renewal—ripe fruit offered to guests as a gesture of welcome. Spiritually, #FFC8AD represents generosity that feels effortless. Unlike neon corals or bold peaches, #FFC8AD avoids trendiness; #FFC8AD endures because #FFC8AD listens. Use color #FFC8AD when your audience values kindness that’s visible but never performative.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC8AD 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
#FFC8AD
RGB
rgb(255, 200, 173)
HSL
hsl(20°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 32%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
69.4371 65.5857 48.5347
Yxy
65.5857 0.3783 0.3573
Hunter Lab
80.9850 5.3457 5.4609
CIE-Lab
84.7846 15.9033 20.9886

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC8AD 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

#FFC8AD 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 #FFC8AD 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+)

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC8AD 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

#FFC8AD

protanopia

#e7e7b4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC8AD;

Text Color

color: #FFC8AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC8AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC8AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC8AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC8AD 0%, #f55200 100%);

#FFC8AD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC8AD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.