Color swatch image showing #FFCBA1 with RGB(255,203,161) values

#FFCBA1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCBA1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCBA1 Color Information

#FFCBA1 RGB value is (255, 203, 161). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCBA1 Color Meaning

Color #FFCBA1 projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FFCBA1 light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FFCBA1 is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FFCBA1 creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FFCBA1 color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FFCBA1 is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FFCBA1 represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FFCBA1 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 #FFCBA1 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
#FFCBA1
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 161)
HSL
hsl(27°, 100%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 37%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 37%, 100%)
XYZ
69.0290 66.5451 42.9245
Yxy
66.5451 0.3867 0.3728
Hunter Lab
81.5752 4.3835 7.1009
CIE-Lab
85.2737 12.9112 27.9611

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFCBA1 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

#FFCBA1 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 #FFCBA1 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCBA1 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

#FFCBA1

protanopia

#e8e8ab

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBA1;

Text Color

color: #FFCBA1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBA1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBA140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCBA1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBA1 0%, #f06c00 100%);

#FFCBA1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCBA1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.