Color swatch image showing #FFEBC4 with RGB(255,235,196) values
Color swatch image showing #FFEBC4 with RGB(255,235,196) values

#FFEBC4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEBC4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEBC4 Color Information

#FFEBC4 RGB value is (255, 235, 196). The hex color red value is 255, green is 235, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 88 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEBC4 Color Meaning

Color #FFEBC4 signifies gentle warmth, approachable calm, and reflective comfort. In color psychology, #FFEBC4 encourages emotional openness, mental clarity, and soothing interaction. Across cultures and history, color #FFEBC4 has been used in ceramics, interior design, and textiles, symbolizing care, accessibility, and harmonious aesthetics. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFEBC4 embodies nurturing awareness, patient reflection, and conscious engagement. #FFEBC4 supports balanced emotional expression and thoughtful presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEBC4 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
#FFEBC4
RGB
rgb(255, 235, 196)
HSL
hsl(40°, 100%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(40°, 23%, 100%)
XYZ
80.9121 84.6622 64.3015
Yxy
84.6622 0.3520 0.3683
Hunter Lab
92.0121 0.3791 7.5617
CIE-Lab
93.7374 0.8669 21.4056

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green235 / 255 (92%)
92%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEBC4 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

#FFEBC4 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 #FFEBC4 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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#FFEBC4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEBC4 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

#FFEBC4

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEBC4;

Text Color

color: #FFEBC4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEBC4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEBC440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEBC4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEBC4 0%, #ffaa01 100%);

#FFEBC4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEBC4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.