Color swatch image showing #FFCB99 with RGB(255,203,153) values

#FFCB99 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCB99 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCB99 Color Information

#FFCB99 RGB value is (255, 203, 153). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 40 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCB99 Color Meaning

Color #FFCB99 projects vibrant approachability, playful energy, and fruity zest. #FFCB99 bright, saturated cross between peach and orange is cheerful and direct, reminiscent of sherbet, tropical sunsets, and children's toys. Psychologically, color #FFCB99 is energizing and extroverted, encouraging communication, fun, and a bold, friendly confidence. #FFCB99 captures attention with its juicy vibrancy, making #FFCB99 effective for highlighting important elements or conveying a brand personality that is lively, affordable, and fun-loving. #FFCB99 color is unapologetically happy. Culturally, color #FFCB99 is prevalent in fast-casual restaurant branding, summer fashion, and product packaging aimed at families, symbolizing good value, cheerful service, and uncomplicated enjoyment. Symbolically, #FFCB99 represents social energy, creative play, and an invitation to participate in shared, joyful experiences. Therefore, color #FFCB99 acts as a visual magnet for community and casual engagement, cutting through noise with its warm, welcoming intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCB99 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
#FFCB99
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 153)
HSL
hsl(29°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 40%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 40%, 100%)
XYZ
68.3457 66.2718 39.3265
Yxy
66.2718 0.3929 0.3810
Hunter Lab
81.4075 4.0540 7.8782
CIE-Lab
85.1349 12.0219 31.9392

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCB99 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

#FFCB99 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 #FFCB99 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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#FFCB99

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCB99 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

#FFCB99

protanopia

#e8e8a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCB99;

Text Color

color: #FFCB99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCB99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCB9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCB99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCB99 0%, #ea7100 100%);

#FFCB99 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCB99 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.