Color swatch image showing #FFCBA8 with RGB(255,203,168) values

#FFCBA8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCBA8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCBA8 Color Information

#FFCBA8 RGB value is (255, 203, 168). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCBA8 Color Meaning

Color #FFCBA8 projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FFCBA8 light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FFCBA8 is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FFCBA8 creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FFCBA8 color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FFCBA8 is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FFCBA8 represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FFCBA8 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 #FFCBA8 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
#FFCBA8
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 168)
HSL
hsl(24°, 100%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 34%, 100%)
XYZ
69.6638 66.7990 46.2676
Yxy
66.7990 0.3812 0.3656
Hunter Lab
81.7307 4.6909 6.3756
CIE-Lab
85.4024 13.7303 24.4705

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCBA8 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

#FFCBA8 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 #FFCBA8 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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#FFCBA8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCBA8 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

#FFCBA8

protanopia

#e8e8b0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBA8;

Text Color

color: #FFCBA8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBA8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBA840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCBA8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBA8 0%, #f26100 100%);

#FFCBA8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCBA8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.