Color swatch image showing #FFCBA0 with RGB(255,203,160) values

#FFCBA0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCBA0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCBA0 Color Information

#FFCBA0 RGB value is (255, 203, 160). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 160. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCBA0 Color Meaning

Color #FFCBA0 projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FFCBA0 light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FFCBA0 is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FFCBA0 creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FFCBA0 color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FFCBA0 is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FFCBA0 represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FFCBA0 acts as a social lubricant in visual design, facilitating interaction and conveying a message of genuine care, optimism, and inclusive warmth, making complex ideas or invitations feel more approachable and safe.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCBA0 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
#FFCBA0
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 160)
HSL
hsl(27°, 100%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 37%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 37%, 100%)
XYZ
68.9411 66.5099 42.4618
Yxy
66.5099 0.3875 0.3738
Hunter Lab
81.5536 4.3411 7.2010
CIE-Lab
85.2559 12.7973 28.4591

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue160 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCBA0 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

#FFCBA0 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 #FFCBA0 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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#FFCBA0

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 #FFCBA0 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

#FFCBA0

protanopia

#e8e8aa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBA0;

Text Color

color: #FFCBA0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBA0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBA040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCBA0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBA0 0%, #ed6b00 100%);

#FFCBA0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCBA0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.