Color swatch image showing #FFCBAB with RGB(255,203,171) values

#FFCBAB Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFCBAB Color Information

#FFCBAB RGB value is (255, 203, 171). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 33 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCBAB Color Meaning

Color #FFCBAB projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FFCBAB light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FFCBAB is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FFCBAB creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FFCBAB color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FFCBAB is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FFCBAB represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FFCBAB 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 #FFCBAB 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
#FFCBAB
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 171)
HSL
hsl(23°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 33%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 33%, 100%)
XYZ
69.9466 66.9121 47.7568
Yxy
66.9121 0.3789 0.3624
Hunter Lab
81.7998 4.8282 6.0516
CIE-Lab
85.4596 14.0929 22.9729

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCBAB 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

#FFCBAB 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 #FFCBAB 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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#FFCBAB

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 #FFCBAB 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

#FFCBAB

protanopia

#e8e8b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBAB;

Text Color

color: #FFCBAB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBAB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBAB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBAB 0%, #f55e00 100%);

#FFCBAB Color FAQs

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